Ramaphosa: EC flood victims to receive govt assistance after damage assessments done
Heavy floods earlier this week claimed at least 78 lives, with rescue teams still searching for the missing and providing aid to displaced communities.
A home in Mthatha was partially destroyed during flooding in the area on 11 June 2025. Picture: Jacques Nelles/EWN
MTHATHA - President Cyril Ramaphosa said that flood victims in the Eastern Cape would receive government assistance but only after full damage assessments had been conducted.
The president spoke during a visit to Decoligny village near Mthatha, where he met with survivors who took shelter in temporary accommodation.
Heavy floods earlier this week claimed at least 78 lives, with rescue teams still searching for the missing and providing aid to displaced communities.
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The torrential rains left homes destroyed, washed-out roads and mud-clogged villages, with hundreds now homeless and relying on humanitarian support.
"So we will figure out how to best assist all of you who are affected, so that you can receive the help you need. For those who have suffered significant losses a full assessment will be conducted and help provided."
The president was joined by several cabinet ministers and Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane, who also committed to providing additional resources to support ongoing rescue and recovery operations.