Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Western Cape declared a disaster area following adverse weather conditions

The Western Cape has been declared a disaster area following adverse weather conditions in large parts of the province, last week.

The declaration was made on Friday following a meeting between Premier Alan Winde and the Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa in Cape Town.

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A follow-up meeting was held on Monday.

‘’I want to thank the minister for meeting with us [provincial government]. It is amazing how we applied or disaster on Friday and the very same day we got declaration back and I was able to sign off the government gazette today [Monday]. Unbelievable in the speed it was dealt with, and it was a sight visit and the complexity that the number of disasters our province faces and how we mitigate better in the future. Whether floods or fires, and various other climate change related, we have to learn from it.

Done By: Esobusi Mkangelwa

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