President Cyril Ramaphosa who has been visiting the flood hit province had earlier said that he feared the death toll could top 100 and that the exact number would be confirmed later today.
In a statement, the provincial government says the loss of human life as a result of the inclement weather conditions is one of the darkest moments in the history of the province. Hundreds of people have been left homeless with many roads and public infrastructure severely damaged.The government has also warned that the bad is expected to continue over the weekend.
Ramaphosa says the government is coordinating its response to the massive damage and losses caused by the floods. The president was speaking at Ntuzuma in KwaMashu.
It's amazing that there has been nothing from EFF on the floods. No sympathy offered, no assistance offered, NO NOTHING. Now we know that Malema cares for nothing and nobody besides his greedy, over inflated, self.
Kwanzima. Tsunami
It's nhlanhla_lux_ 's fault, he angered God by burning and killing an innocent soul. Innocent lives have been lost due to his naivety, should the Dudula nonsense continue, more of these will come. Our hearts are with those who been affected by the floods. May departed souls RIP
God be with those affected by this storm 🙏🏽