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The catastrophic floods that occurred from April 9 to 11, 2022 in eastern South Africa will also have legal repercussions. The Climate Justice Charter ...

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to provide an update on the government's response effort to the catastrophic floods in KwaZulu-Natal and parts of the ...

President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation at 8pm on Monday on the government's response to the catastrophic floods in parts of KwaZulu-Natal and the ...

JOHANNESBURG - President Cyril Ramaphosa is on Monday (9 pm) giving details on government's response on the deadly floods that have ravaged KwaZulu-Natal and ...

Pounding rain turned parts of Durban into a lake -- a view that will become grimly familiar to city-dwellers elsewhere as climate change ramps up, ...

President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation on the government's response to catastrophic floods which have devastated parts of KwaZulu-Natal and the ...

President Cyril Ramaphosa, who was due to travel to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, has postponed his visit to the oil-rich kingdom to focus on the government's ...

The economic cost of the heavy rains and floods in KwaZulu-Natal and parts of the Eastern Cape will run into billions of rand, President Cyril Ramaphosa ...

JOHANNESBURG - President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a National State of Disaster due to widespread flooding. He says the effects of the floods will be ...

Climate justice activists have opened a case of culpable homicide against President Cyril Ramaphosa, his ministers and other government representatives ...

President Cyril Ramaphosa meets people who lost family members during flooding in Clermont, Durban. File photo. Image: Rogan Ward/Reuters.

President Cyril Ramaphosa is addressing the nation on the government's response to catastrophic floods which have devastated parts of KwaZulu-Natal and the ...

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a national state of disaster after the floods in KwaZulu-Natal caused massive devastation. He has deployed the SA ...

The president said that the national state of disaster allowed more resources to be freed up, boosting capability and technical expertise in providing ...

The floods followed four days of unprecedented torrential rain, which Ramaphosa said on Monday could be attributed to climate change, , Cyril Ramaphosa.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a National State of Disaster following widespread flooding in KwaZulu-Natal, saying the country needs to increase its ...

It is estimated that more than 40 000 people have been displaced by these floods. Over the last week, communities along parts of the country’s eastern coast have been devastated by catastrophic flooding. The South African Police Service and the South African National Defence Force have been leading search and rescue efforts, with a total of 247 rescue operations to date.

Heavy rainfall and flooding have also been experienced in the Eastern Cape, particularly in the districts of Alfred Nzo, Joe Gqabi and OR Tambo, where roads, ...

There is still so much more that needs to be done to restore homes, lives and livelihoods. We are saddened by the reports that a number of learners and at least one educator have died. The floods have caused great economic and social damage. A national team of project managers and engineers have been deployed in the province to assess the damage and to advise on the rebuilding. The Department of Water and Sanitation is leading efforts to restore water supply to areas of Ethekwini that have been badly affected by damage to infrastructure. It is estimated that more than 40,000 people have been displaced by these floods. We welcome the support that other provinces have provided in the form of technical expertise and other disaster assistance to KwaZulu-Natal. One of the most pressing challenges in the affected areas is to ensure the supply of clean water and shelter. Tonight, we are a nation united in our grief. The South African Police Service and the South African National Defence Force have been leading search and rescue efforts, with a total of 247 rescue operations to date. However, given the extent and impact of the floods, the designation of a provincial state of disaster is inadequate to deal with the scale of the emergency and the required reconstruction and rehabilitation measures and responses. The Port of Durban - which is one of the largest and busiest shipping terminals on the continent and which is vital to our country's economy - has been severely affected.

The floods have left thousands homeless, knocked out power and water services and disrupted operations at one of Africa's busiest ports, Durban. Ramaphosa said ...

In his nation address on Monday night, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that after the cabinet met earlier in the day and also received weather forecast that ...

Heavy rainfall and flooding have also been experienced in the Eastern Cape, particularly in the districts of Alfred Nzo, Joe Gqabi and OR Tambo, where roads, ...

We welcome the support that other provinces have provided in the form of technical expertise and other disaster assistance to KwaZulu-Natal. A national team of project managers and engineers have been deployed in the province to assess the damage and to advise on the rebuilding. The Department of Water and Sanitation is leading efforts to restore water supply to areas of Ethekwini that have been badly affected by damage to infrastructure. I will be approaching the Presiding Officers to request a Joint Sitting of Parliament next week to ensure that the elected representatives of the people of our country can be directly involved in oversight of the work that is needed to provide relief and to rebuild. Infrastructure South Africa is working with relevant departments in all spheres to provide technical support for the repair and rebuilding of infrastructure such as roads, bridges and schools that have been damaged. One of the most pressing challenges in the affected areas is to ensure the supply of clean water and shelter. The South African Police Service and the South African National Defence Force have been leading search and rescue efforts, with a total of 247 rescue operations to date. The Board has agreed to assist with humanitarian and other forms of relief in partnership with government, the private sector and various other non-governmental and community-based organisations. However, given the extent and impact of the floods, the designation of a provincial state of disaster is inadequate to deal with the scale of the emergency and the required reconstruction and rehabilitation measures and responses. It will also involve the construction of houses in suitably-located areas and measures to protect the residents of these areas from such adverse weather events in the future. The Port of Durban – which is one of the largest and busiest shipping terminals on the continent and which is vital to our country’s economy – has been severely affected. We are working with the City of Cape Town to provide shelter and relief to the affected families.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has roped in the big guns to keep a watchful eye on R1 billion in disaster relief funds for flood-stricken KwaZulu-Natal.

This follows President Ramaphosa's announcement on Monday night that the country was returning to a national state of disaster to address the aftermath of ...

"We're drawing together various stakeholders to be part of an oversight structure to ensure that all funds disbursed to respond to this disaster are properly accounted for and that the state receives value for money. "First, we will focus on the immediate humanitarian relief, ensuring that all affected persons are safe and that all their basic needs are met. This follows President Ramaphosa's announcement on Monday night that the country was returning to a national state of disaster to address the aftermath of the heavy rains that has destroyed homes and schools and claimed 443 lives and dozens still unaccounted for.