GAUTENG Premier Nomvula Mokonyane has thanked South Africans for coming to the aid of the victims of a tornado in Duduza on the East Rand.
"The compassion and spirit of ubuntu displayed by South Africans of all hues towards the many families who are affected by the devastating tornado must be lauded," Mokonyane said.
"To those who have donated foodstuffs, blankets and their time - we thank you. It is at times such as these that one is truly humbled to lead a province of people with such empathy."
An 8-year-old boy died, 166 people were injured and 2790 people left homeless after the tornado struck the township near Nigel on Sunday night. More than 550 homes were destroyed.
On Monday Ekurhuleni mayor Mondli Gungubele declared the township a disaster area.
Mokonyane said the province had set up a joint operation centre to coordinate relief efforts, and to install toilets and water tankers. The centre had asked Home Affairs to help those who had lost documentation, she said.
Relief for Duduza tornado victims
GAUTENG Premier Nomvula Mokonyane has thanked South Africans for coming to the aid of the victims of a tornado in Duduza on the East Rand.
"The compassion and spirit of ubuntu displayed by South Africans of all hues towards the many families who are affected by the devastating tornado must be lauded," Mokonyane said.
"To those who have donated foodstuffs, blankets and their time - we thank you. It is at times such as these that one is truly humbled to lead a province of people with such empathy."
An 8-year-old boy died, 166 people were injured and 2790 people left homeless after the tornado struck the township near Nigel on Sunday night. More than 550 homes were destroyed.
On Monday Ekurhuleni mayor Mondli Gungubele declared the township a disaster area.
Mokonyane said the province had set up a joint operation centre to coordinate relief efforts, and to install toilets and water tankers. The centre had asked Home Affairs to help those who had lost documentation, she said.
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