Ramaphosa to Visit Flood-Ravaged Mthatha to Console Victims and Assess Damage
President Cyril Ramaphosa will travel to Mthatha in the Eastern Cape tomorrow following the devastating floods that have left at least 49 people dead and displaced thousands more. The President’s visit comes amid growing calls for swift government intervention and stronger disaster response.
Supporting the Grieving and Displaced
Ramaphosa’s trip aims to offer comfort to grieving families, engage directly with affected communities, and personally inspect the scale of destruction caused by the severe weather. Local infrastructure has been damaged, homes swept away, and hundreds of residents left without shelter.
Government Under Pressure to Act
The floods have triggered a humanitarian emergency, placing pressure on the state to deliver timely aid and initiate long-term recovery plans. Ramaphosa is expected to meet with provincial leaders, disaster management teams, and civil society groups during his visit.
The President’s presence in Mthatha signals a commitment to addressing both the immediate needs of victims and the broader vulnerabilities in South Africa’s disaster preparedness, as climate-related events grow more frequent and intense.
