South Africa: R10-Million Emergency Lottery Funding for Flood-Ravaged Eastern Cape

South Africa: R10-Million Emergency Lottery Funding for Flood-Ravaged Eastern Cape

The money was approved swiftly using a new funding mechanism that replaced one that had been mired in corruption

Malema pledges EFF support for Mthatha flood victims

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has vowed to support communities affected by recent floods in Mthatha and criticised government delays in responding to the crisis. Speaking during a visit to the flood-hit region on Saturday, 28 June, Malema said government officials were slow to act, despite the floods claiming lives and destroying infrastructure. “After more than 100 people died, the army only came after the fence,” Malema …

Malema promises urgent aid for Mthatha flood victims, calls on the wealthy to help

Malema highlighted the urgent need for proper accommodation for displaced residents, particularly families with children who have been denied access to temporary shelters.

SACBC President Cardinal Brislin Issues Statement on Eastern Cape Floods

Cardinal Stephen Brislin, President of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC), has issued a statement on behalf of the Catholic Church in Southern Africa following the severe flooding in Mthatha and surrounding areas. Quoting the words of Jesus in John 20:19, “Peace be with you,” Cardinal Brislin extended spiritual closeness to Bishop Sithembele Anton Sipuka of Mthatha Diocese and to all those impacted by the floods. He offere…

EFF accuses government of not supporting Eastern Cape flood victims

By Johnathan Paoli The Economic Freedom Fighters has slammed the government’s absence from flood relief centres in Mthatha, condemning the failure of both provincial and national authorities to support grieving families with burials or basic assistance as “a sign of a lack of compassion and humanity”. EFF leader Julius Malema accompanied by secretary-general Marshall Dlamini and AbaThembu King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo, visited the hardest-hit comm…