10 January 2022

Media Advisory

The Minister of Social Development, Ms Lindiwe Zulu will on Tuesday, 11 January 2022 visit parts of the Buffalo City Municipality where flooding from the recent torrential rains left a trail of destruction of property and tragic loss of life.

The purpose of Minister Zulu’s visit is to assess the damage first hand and to interact with all key stakeholders to ensure a coordinated response and that the affected communities in Mdantsane and Duncan Village, which are the hardest-hit areas, receive all the necessary humanitarian support to recover and rebuild their lives.

During the visit, the Minister will be joined by the MEC of Social Development, Ms Siphokazi Lusithi and local government leaders. Post the visit, Minister Zulu and MEC Lusithi will conduct an on-site media briefing on current and future humanitarian relief measures to the affected communities. 

Members of the media are invited to attend and cover Minister Zulu’s visit as follows:

Members of the media can RSVP by contacting Ms Sharlene Naiker on 082 673 5849 / e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and Ms Nomfundo Lentsoane on 066 480 6845/ e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  

ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Media enquiries may be directed to Ms Lumka Oliphant on 083 484 8067/ This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.