According to Rantjie, as communities continue to grapple with the aftermath of the devastating floods, the provincial government remains committed to a co-ordinated compassionate response that unites government, non-governmental organisations and local leadership.
“Progress has been made in restoration of basic services in the affected areas,” she said.
“At Amathole district, water provision has resumed, with the full pumping system still being restored.
“However, water supply in some communities is still limited, and residents are urged to continue using water sparingly, as water will not return to all affected places at once, as the system may take time to fully recover.”
In OR Tambo, water has partially been restored in various areas, with some areas expected to get water supply by the end of Monday.
Water tankers from both municipalities, department of water & sanitation and the Gift of the Givers continue with the provision of water in affected communities.
“Government plans are under way to hold a Provincial Day of Mourning on Thursday in Decoligny Village, Mthatha,” Rantjie said.
“The province continues to call for residents to report persons who went missing about Tuesday, 10 June 2025 in the areas that were affected by severe weather conditions, to law enforcement as rescue operations continue.”
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Eastern Cape flood death toll rises to 90, with 30 children among victims
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Thirty children are among 90 people who died in the Eastern Cape floods, the provincial government confirmed on Monday.
The death toll has been increasing gradually since last Tuesday.
Through the department of health, post-mortem examinations have been completed, with 80 bodies positively identified and 77 released to families.
“The provincial government remains in close contact with affected families to provide necessities and psychosocial support, with Council of Churches also having joined in providing spiritual healing to the grieving families,” provincial government spokesperson Khuselwa Rantjie said.
Provision of emergency relief to thousands of displaced residents in the OR Tambo and Amathole district municipalities is still in progress.
“About 2686 residents were left homeless and are currently accommodated in various shelters and provided with three meals a day and all the essential necessities.”
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According to Rantjie, as communities continue to grapple with the aftermath of the devastating floods, the provincial government remains committed to a co-ordinated compassionate response that unites government, non-governmental organisations and local leadership.
“Progress has been made in restoration of basic services in the affected areas,” she said.
“At Amathole district, water provision has resumed, with the full pumping system still being restored.
“However, water supply in some communities is still limited, and residents are urged to continue using water sparingly, as water will not return to all affected places at once, as the system may take time to fully recover.”
In OR Tambo, water has partially been restored in various areas, with some areas expected to get water supply by the end of Monday.
Water tankers from both municipalities, department of water & sanitation and the Gift of the Givers continue with the provision of water in affected communities.
“Government plans are under way to hold a Provincial Day of Mourning on Thursday in Decoligny Village, Mthatha,” Rantjie said.
“The province continues to call for residents to report persons who went missing about Tuesday, 10 June 2025 in the areas that were affected by severe weather conditions, to law enforcement as rescue operations continue.”
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