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Zuma visits Alex flood zone

President Jacob Zuma made an appearance in Stjwetla‚ Alexandra Township‚ north of Johannesburg on Tuesday‚ visiting the family of Everlate Chauke who was swept away by flash floods last Wednesday.

The child’s father explained to the president the living conditions and how he lost grip of his daughter that fateful night.

Residents of the informal settlement gathered on top of the bridge some singing his praises and others shouted “we need jobs Mr President“.

The president was accompanied by Guateng Premier David Makhura and Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Des Van Rooyen.

 

— TMG Digital

 

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