By Akani Nkuna
In response to recent disasters, the government has disbursed R1.444 billion to support immediate relief and recovery efforts in affected provinces.
The funds will be used to repair damaged infrastructure, restore essential services and aid local communities.
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa told reporters on Monday that the funds would complement provincial budgets.
“CoGTA has for the financial year 2024/25 already disbursed an amount of R1.444 billion to ensure immediate relief and reconstruction in the most affected areas. These funds will support a wide range of urgent interventions – from repairing damaged infrastructure and restoring basic services to supporting schools, clinics and local economies,” said Hlabisa.
On 6 February 2025, R149 million was allocated to provincial departments in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and Limpopo for infrastructure repairs following floods, heavy rains and strong winds.
Earlier this year, the National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC)
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