PREMIER NDLOVU TO DISCUSS STORM DAMAGES WITH AFFECTED MUNICIPALITIES AND DEPARTMENTS
29 October 2024
The Mpumalanga Premier, Mr. Mandla Ndlovu has convened a meeting with municipalities which recorded damages due to a storm over the past two days. The meeting will also be attended by various departments from the Mpumalanga Provincial Government.
The storm left a trail of devastation in three local municipalities, namely: Bushbuckridge, City of Mbombela and Nkomazi. The Premier has assigned MECs led by Mr. Speed Mashilo of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlement and Traditional Affairs (COGHSTA) to do the assessment of the current disasters.
Four (4) fatalities have been confirmed in the Bushbuckridge Municipality, after the tragedy. The Premier conveyed condolences to the families of the deceased. “We mourn the loss of lives as a result of this tragedy. Our Provincial Government is in unison in conveying our condolences to the bereaved families. Their loss is our loss. We also wish those with injuries, a speedy recovery,” Mr. Ndlovu stated.
He urged communities across Mpumalanga to be vigilant in light of the envisaged bad weather. More heavy rains are predicted ahead of the festive holidays.
The Premier’s meeting will take place later today on Tuesday.
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Issued by the Mpumalanga Provincial Government
Provincial Government’s Spokesperson: George Mthethwa
Tel: (013) 766 2242
Mobile: 083 302 2774
E-mail: gpmthethwa@mpg.gov.za