Deputy Minister's to conduct an inter-governmental relief effort to the Eastern Cape

Human Settlements Deputy Minister Tandi Mahambehlala, together with Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Nonceba Mhlauli, Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Njabulo Nzuza, and Deputy Minister of COGTA, Zolile Burns-Ncamashe will be in the Eastern Cape to assess ongoing relief efforts, taking into account the plight of affected communities after the disastrous floods two weeks ago, that left many homes destroyed, and more than 90 people losing their lives.
 
The Deputy Ministers visit is part of government efforts to enhance the responses and measures that have been put in place to assist those affected by the floods that ravaged areas of Mthatha and Butterworth.
 
Government officials from Home Affairs, SASSA, Human Settlements Emergency Housing and Health have been on the ground since the floods occurred to assist affected communities.
 
Details are as follows:
Date: Sunday, 22 June 2025
Time: 09h30 for 10h00
Venue: Start at Mnquma Local Municipality Council chambers (closed session)

They will then proceed to affected areas in Mnquma Local Municipality and OR Tambo District Municipality. 
 
 

Media enquiries: Tsekiso Machike, Spokesperson to the Minister on 077 410 5050 / Tsekiso.machike@dhs.gov.za or 
Mandisa Mbele 0825802213/ MandisaM@Presidency.gov.za

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria