Godlwana said those affected will receive food vouchers valued between R700 and R1,200.
Sassa said where it cannot pay at cash pay points in the King Cetshwayo and some parts of the Uthukela districts, payments will be rescheduled in consultation with beneficiaries and local leadership.
Under the SRD programme, Sassa is also offering school supplies, including uniforms, to pupils who lost their belongings as a result of the disaster.The agency says there is no application process for the vouchers, instead they will be working with district disaster teams to acquire a list of affected individuals.
“We are saddened by damage caused by the floods, especially in areas along the coast. We have established a team to mobilise resources and to also provide humanitarian relief to stranded families,” said Sassa’s acting regional executive manager, Simlindile Jabavu. “We will work with various disaster management teams at all spheres of government to ensure that our people are assisted swiftly. On behalf of Sassa in KZN, I would like to send our heartfelt condolences to all families who lost their loved ones during this difficult period.”
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