EC govt says making strides to resettle families affected by June floods
The Eastern Cape government said a deadline for the remaining 89 residential units is planned for August, with families expected to move in phases as the units become available..
A home in Mthatha was partially destroyed during flooding in the area on 11 June 2025. Picture: Jacques Nelles/EWN
JOHANNESBURG - The Eastern Cape provincial government said it had made significant strides to resettle families affected by June’s damaging floods.
Following the disaster, which left hundreds of communities displaced around the province, the government has prioritised the construction and allocation of temporary residential units in high-priority areas.
It said the construction of the temporary units was at an advanced stage, with 28 units ready for occupation and a further three due to be completed by Wednesday.
The Eastern Cape government said a deadline for the remaining 89 residential units was planned for August, with families expected to move in phases as the units become available.
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It said in the King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality, contractors were on standby for the installation of more than 470 temporary residential units.
It also made progress in identifying and securing land parcels in identified areas, including Maydenefarm, Kwalink, the old Transkei meat industry and old Enkulunkweni.
Ongoing consultations with traditional leaders, landowners, and community representatives are being conducted, while spatial planning processes have also been initiated to facilitate the establishment of formal townships.
The South African Social Security Agency has also made preparations for the provision of social relief of distress vouchers to enable families to set up once they have been moved to Tru's.