disaster bill

The disaster management amendment bill was passed in Parliament on Wednesday with the support of all parties, except the EFF. The bill aims to streamline the country's approach to planning for and responding to disasters, including the drought currently gripping many parts of the country. It also transfers the function of disaster management from national government to municipalities. Parties who supported the bill cited the example of the drought, which has so far led to five provinces … [Read more...] about Disaster bill passed