ANC condolences for flood victims
2012-12-11 21:11
Johannesburg – The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal conveyed its
condolences on Tuesday to the families of those killed by flooding in the
province.
"Our hearts go out to the families who have lost
their loved ones in the floods," provincial spokesperson Senzo Mkhize said
in a statement.
"Many of our people have had their homes and
valuable belongings washed away or destroyed by floods."
Ten people were killed and three went missing during
heavy rains in the region, provincial Co-Operative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC Nomusa Dube told reporters in Durban earlier on Tuesday.
The ANC commended the provincial government's response.
"We urge community members to be on high alert and
co-operate with government officials during [the] evacuation process in order
to avoid further loss of life," said Mkhize.
With more rains predicted for KwaZulu-Natal, the ANC
called on the provincial government to put disaster teams on high alert across
the province.
Mkhize urged motorists to be careful and people to help
their neighbours.
"The culture of ubuntu should prevail in this trying
time," he said.
The ANC called on the provincial cabinet to declare most
of the affected areas disaster zones so people could receive the required
attention.
- SAPA
