The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Dr Zweli Mkhize visited areas affected by floods in the Eastern Cape on Saturday, to assess the damage in his capacity as the political head responsible for disaster management in Cabinet.
He assessed the extent of the damage caused by floods in Mbizana and Port St Johns last week.
Many residents in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal were affected by the flooding which caused loss of life and severe devastation.
Mkhize also visited the Green Farm settlement in Port St Johns, where residents lost their possessions.
The Minister directed the Municipality to work with the community to find solutions.
He also visited two families in Lusikisiki who lost two school children who drowned.
Mkhize emphasised that an integrated and coordinated approach was needed to bring relief to affected communities and to ensure effective intervention.
