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7 February: The National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC) will lead a team of government officials from 7 February to assess the impact caused by the recent floods in different parts of the country. Read more...
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Working together to curb the impact of disasters
Government expresses its deepest condolences to families who have lost loved ones through incidents which include floods, lightning, storms and tornadoes. To those who have sustained injuries, and lost houses, business places and other infrastructure, government also conveys its deepest sympathy.
Government continues to do all in its power to minimise further loss of life and damage to property and infrastructure. The highest levels of government are working tirelessly with all sectors of society to ensure a coordinated and coherent approach in assisting those affected.
Disaster areas
Minister of Cooperative Affairs S Shiceka declared the 33 municipalities in eight provinces affected by floods as disaster areas in terms of the Disaster Management Act on 17 January 2011.
Disaster Relief Fund
Government has established a Disaster Relief Fund in partnership with the South African Red Cross Society. The account details are:
Bank: Standard Bank
Account name: The South African Red Cross Society
Account number: 070 822 808
Branch: Thibault Square
Branch code: 020-909
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- National Disaster Management Centre
