MEC SKHOSANA VISITS FLOOD HIT AREAS IN THE NKOMAZI MUNICIPALITY

MEC SKHOSANA VISITS FLOOD HIT AREAS IN THE NKOMAZI MUNICIPALITY

Br BRIAN KAJENGO

The MEC for Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) in Mpumalanga, Hon. Simon Skhosana has visited floods hit areas in the Nkomazi Local Municipality to hand over food parcels and blankets.

Mr Skhosana, accompanied by Nkomazi Executive Mayor, Cllr Thulisile Khoza, visited Mekemeke village near Louiville to hand over the amenities to thirty-eight (38) families. The provision forms part of the government’s relief effort for the affected families. 

During the visit, Mr Skhosana also visited the family of the flood victim, Faniki Mandlazi, who reportedly drowned in a local river at Jeppes Reef last week. He expressed condolences to the bereaved family. He told the family that his visit was in line with government’s responsibility to give people hope in all circumstances.

Mr Skhosana also visited several bridges at Mzinti, Tonga and Mlumati to determine the extent of the damage. He appealed to road users to use alternative roads in areas where bridges damaged and sub-merged under water.

“The department is co-ordinating the reconstruction of the damaged bridges. We have discussed the matter with sector departments for the reconstruction of the bridges. In the meantime, we urge our people not to risk their lives by crossing them until it is safe to do so.” Mr Skhosana said.   

Municipalities in Mpumalanga are on high alert to help people in emergency cases. He further urged people to call the following Disaster Toll free number report emergency cases: 0800 202 507