Minister visits flood-ravaged Eastern Cape to assess damage 'first-hand' | BraGrobbies
"Resources are being mobilised and government will also as part of emergency support distribute funding to the affected .
"We have written to all affected departments requesting them to ensure that critical infrastructure and essential services are prioritised as many communities remain cut off from towns and don't have access to services and amenities due to damaged roads and bridges. Others have lost identity documents and cannot access government services and all of that is being prioritised," said Mkhize.
"A number of people were sheltered at the town hall in Port St Johns. Currently, all those who were sheltered in the hall, and many others, are trying to restore their lives piece by piece, and government thanks the public, non-governmental organisations and churches for support."
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