Many have been left destitute as their homes have been destroyed by the flooding. The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs has, consequently, warned those in low-lying areas to evacuate to safer places.
Meanwhile, provincial and local disaster teams across the country are providing support to those affected. This, while the South African Weather Services has issued a warning for more rains still expected in many parts of the country. Meanwhile the Department of Transport in the province has also asked motorists to be extra vigilant in the roads as the flash floods continues to batter the province, resulting in overflowing rivers, submerged vehicles, and destroyed properties.