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Alice Residents High and Not Dry

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Two weeks have passed and no help for residents of storm ravaged Alice

Dear MyPE

It has been two weeks since heavy storms ravaged the town of Alice, with major flooding and strong winds that led to major property damage and claimed the life of a young mother.

On a recent oversight inspection, I found that there has still been no assistance from government for the families who have had their homes destroyed. Although a team was despatched by the Amatole District Municipality, which is responsible for disaster management, to assess the damage that has been done, there has been no further communication relating to when, or if, any disaster relief will be forthcoming.

The Amatole District Municipality has failed to take any measures to assist the residents of Alice. There has been no food or temporary shelter provided, and no indication that the municipality intends applying for disaster relief funding.

I have therefore written to the MEC of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Xolile Nqatha, to request that he urgently intervene, to ensure that the municipality takes the necessary steps to secure disaster relief funding in order to assist the residents of Alice.

I will also be submitting questions to the MEC, to request a comprehensive update on what steps have been taken to assist the residents of Alice.

Planning is a fundamental function in achieving stability in our municipalities and prevention of unintended disasters. The DA will continue to show and provide support for our communities and the people of the Eastern Cape and advocate for a more sustainable solutions to our present challenges.

The DA will keep fighting for better services for the long-suffering residents of the Eastern Cape.

Regards

Nomvano Zibonda
Raymond Mhlaba Constituency Leader

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