Ramaphosa urges collaborated approach to deal with destructive weather

By Akani Nkuna

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives due to severe weather in the Eastern Cape.

Six bodies were recovered in Mthatha due to flooding, while the bodies of three children were recovered and one remains missing following a minibus, which was providing scholar transport, being swept away by rising river waters.

SABC reports that nine people are still missing.

Ramaphosa appealed to motorists on Wednesday to exercise caution on the roads when travelling for work or leisure, “or as we get out in nature where we may want to see such sights as snowfalls or flooded rivers”.

We must observe by-laws and regulations that exist to protect us in these conditions,” he said in a statement.

This comes after days of heavy rain, floods, strong winds and snow left many parts of the Eastern Cape and some parts of KwaZulu-Natal in a