Western Cape Announces Emergency Transport Plan for Vulnerable Patients After Storms

Western Cape announces emergency transport plan for vulnerable patients after storms

Western Cape braces for extended recovery after severe weather

Initial damage assessments across the province point to a growing disaster bill exceeding R9,1 billion, with agriculture among the hardest-hit sectors, Winde and members of his Cabinet said at a media briefing on 18 June. According to Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism Dr Ivan Meyer, about 680 farmers have already reported damage of more than R8,5 billion, including approximately R2 billion in crop losses, R6,…

Flood damage keeps Meiringspoort closed for assessments

The full extent of flood damage in Meiringspoort is becoming clearer after Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers conducted an oversight visit to the area on Thursday, Cape {town} Etc reports. According to information shared by Minister Simmers, severe flooding caused significant damage throughout the poort, with sections of road washed away, bridge structures extensively damaged, and large amounts of sand and debris left behind…

Winde: Long Road Ahead as Western Cape Storm Damage Tops R9bn

Premier Alan Winde says significant recovery and reconstruction work still lies ahead following the recent severe weather disasters that affected large parts of the province.   Winde and members of his Cabinet provided an update yesterday on the Western Cape Government’s ongoing response to the storms and the assessment of the damage.   Winde says that while the immediate disaster response is now over, they have turned their attention to the rec…