JOHANNESBURG – President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a week of mourning for the victims of the recent Durban floods.
Ramaphosa “instructed that the National Flag fly at half-mast at every station in the country from 1 to 7 May 2019 as a mark of respect and in observance of seven days of national mourning”, read statement from the Presidency.
The Presidency said Ramaphosa, who visited the province last week following the devastation and promised aid, welcomed the material and social support that had been offered to flood victims by various sectors of society. “The president has expressed the profound appreciation of the government and people of South Africa for the messages of support received from governments around the world in relation to the recent floods,” read the statement.
On Monday KwaZulu-Natal Premier Willies Mchunu declared Thursday, 2 May, a provincial day of mourning.Seventy people have been confirmed dead and hundreds more have been left displaced.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Damaged caused in KZN floods estimated at R1.1bn, says KZN premierKwaZulu-Natal Premier Senzo Mchunu said that most of the damage caused by the floods was in the eThekwini Municipality.
Read more »
Ramaphosa in KZN to assess flood-hit areasThe eThekwini Municipality has been hit by heavy rains that have resulted in mudslides.
Read more »
Cyril Ramaphosa flies to flood-ravaged KZN as over 50 reported deadRescue efforts are also under way in Port St Johns in the Eastern Cape, where the SANDF has arrived
Read more »
#DurbanStorm Emergency funding approved for KZN, says RamaphosaAs of Tuesday, displaced community members have been temporarily accommodated in community halls, churches, and tents.
Read more »
Ramaphosa praises local heroes amid heartbreak and death in KZNIt's been a day filled with sorrow as President Cyril Ramaphosa consoled several communities and families who lost their homes and loved ones in the recent floods.
Read more »
Ramaphosa goes to areas affected by floods in KZNPresident Cyril Ramaphosa visited areas in KwaZulu-Natal to assess the extent of the damage caused by the floods over the past weekend. Ramaphosa went to areas including Lamontville and Amanzimtoti.
Read more »
Mkhize, Ramaphosa urge ‘coordinated approach’ to KZN, Eastern Cape flood reliefDisaster teams are continuing with operations to bring people to safety and assist those in need, but the continuous rain is not helping.
Read more »
Cyril Ramaphosa promises funding to families hit by KZN floodsKZNFloods | 'I immediately contacted our treasury and said do we have money to assist our people? And they said 'President, we have the money'.'
Read more »
Cyril Ramaphosa promises funding to families hit by KZN floodsKZNFloods | 'I immediately contacted our treasury and said do we have money to assist our people? And they said 'President, we have the money'.'
Read more »
President Ramaphosa jets to flood-hit KZN as litter crisis loomsPresident Cyril Ramaphosa has flown to KwaZulu-Natal on his return from Egypt to assess flood damage and review the rescue operations underway in the ravaged province.
Read more »
President Ramaphosa jets to flood-hit KZN, as litter crisis loomsPresident Cyril Ramaphosa has flown to KwaZulu-Natal on his return from Egypt to assess flood damage and review the rescue operations under way in the ravaged province.
Read more »