The Premier of Limpopo, Dr Phophi Ramathuba, says the province needs about R10 billion for comprehensive recovery efforts following the recent floods.
The provincial government has spent R800 million towards recovery while it awaits a response from the National Disaster Management Centre.
Ramathuba was speaking in Polokwane on Thursday during a media briefing
According to the premier, the provincial government, in collaboration with the disaster management teams and relevant stakeholders, are assessing and responding to the needs of affected communities.
“Our primary focus remains the safety and well-being of residents, which involves ongoing damage assessments, relief interventions and urgent restoration of essential services,” Ramathuba said.
27 people died, 3 194 houses affected and around 439 roads rendered unusable, measuring an estimated 600 kilometres.
“Whilst there we also mourned the loss of five lives. Many households have been displaced.The crisis extends to critical infrastructure. For instance, the R521 highway from Polokwane to Mogwadi (Dendron) reflects the severe impact of the rains, riddled with hazardous potholes,” Ramathuba said.
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