THE GOVERNMENT has set aside R800million for immediate relief to assist communities affected by the recent floods in the north of the country, President Jacob Zuma announced yesterday.
In his State of the Nation Address to Parliament, he said as the country prepared for the coming local government elections, the country had been struck by devastating floods in recent weeks, and many families had been affected.
"We extend heartfelt condolences to the families of those who lost their lives.
"Our hearts also go out to those who were injured and who lost all their belongings.
"Let me use this opportunity to announce that the government has set aside R800million for immediate relief to assist communities (affected by floods)," Zuma said.
Funds would also be earmarked to deal with post-disaster recovery and reconstruction in the years ahead, he said.
R800million for flood victims
THE GOVERNMENT has set aside R800million for immediate relief to assist communities affected by the recent floods in the north of the country, President Jacob Zuma announced yesterday.
In his State of the Nation Address to Parliament, he said as the country prepared for the coming local government elections, the country had been struck by devastating floods in recent weeks, and many families had been affected.
"We extend heartfelt condolences to the families of those who lost their lives.
"Our hearts also go out to those who were injured and who lost all their belongings.
"Let me use this opportunity to announce that the government has set aside R800million for immediate relief to assist communities (affected by floods)," Zuma said.
Funds would also be earmarked to deal with post-disaster recovery and reconstruction in the years ahead, he said.
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