KwaZulu-Natal to receive humanitarian aid from The State of Qatar and brief the media on interventions following devastating floods
Ministers, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma of COGTA, Dr Naledi Pandor of DIRCO, Ms Lindiwe Zulu of DSD and Premier Sihle Zikalala of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda of eThekwini as well as H.E. Tariq Ali Faraj Ambassador pf the State of Qatar in South Africa will brief the media on interventions and receive the much-needed humanitarian aid from the State of Qatar following the devastating floods. KwaZulu-Natal has been adversely affected by successive episodes of flooding owing to the reality of climate change.
The adverse weather phenomenon has had a negative effect on lives, livelihoods, and essential infrastructure aggravating already existing challenges. Sadly, over 400 lives were lost and extensive damage to infrastructure incurred because of flooding.
The humanitarian aid by the State of Qatar which comprise inter alia of foodstuff, clothing, and medical supplies is a much welcome gesture of solidarity and social partnership towards the government led humanitarian interventions in KZN.
Members of the media are invited as follows:
Date: Sunday, 29 May 2022
Time: 15:00
Venue: Hybrid - King Shaka Airport State Protocol Lounge Boardroom and Zoom
Please click this URL to join. https://gcis.zoom.us/j/94916374009?pwd=TmlNb1FrbjRwckxnN0VPRDBJS2c1QT09
Webinar ID: 949 1637 4009
Passcode: 861542
Enquires: Lungi Mtshali (COGTA) 082 088 5060 and Lennox Mabaso (KZN OTP) 0828842403
