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Govt to assist those in EC whose homes have been destroyed by floods Deputy Minister for Human Settlements Pam Tshwete says assessments in the Eastern Cape first need to be conducted before the department can begin its provision of building materials.

​JOHANNESBURG - Government said that it would assist those whose homes had been destroyed by torrential rains over the weekend in the Eastern Cape. On Wednesday, Deputy Minister for Human Settlements Pam Tshwete, Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Minister Thembi Nkadimeng and Premier Oscar Mabuyane conducted door-to-door visits to some homes affected by the flooding. Destructive EC floods: COGTA, Human Settlements Depts urge residents to be alert Tshwete said that assessments first needed to be conducted before the department could begin its provision of building materials. "We go in, we check and we send our teams to look at the roofs to look at the replacement, it’s either we give them material to rebuild their houses but we get assessments because we have to get assessments first, even those who are in informal settlements," said Tshwete.   Source: https://www.ewn.co.za/2024/06/06/govt-to-assist-those-in-ec-whose-homes-have-been-destroyed-by-floods

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'He's not in our party': Zuma says Khumalo has no business trying to represent MK in Parly In a wide-ranging interview with Eyewitness News at his Nkandla home in KwaZulu-Natal, the former president said that Jabulani Khumalo shouldn’t be allowed to serve on behalf of the MK

NKANDLA - Jacob Zuma said that expelled uMkhonto weSizwe (MK Party) leader, Jabulani Khumalo, had no business trying to represent the organisation in Parliament. In a wide-ranging interview with Eyewitness News at his Nkandla home in KwaZulu-Natal, the former president said that Khumalo shouldn’t be allowed to serve on behalf of the MK. Khumalo is top of the party’s list after it seemingly failed to make the necessary changes. ALSO READ: • Zuma's lawyers want expelled MK leader Khumalo charged with perjury • WATCH: MK Party supporters attack Jabulani Khumalo outside court • ANC's Nyanda warns against working with Zuma, says he'll finish job of destroying party • EXPLAINER: What will happen if MK boycotts first sitting of Parliament? • 'Once we are in power, we will reclaim our ANC' - Zuma At the same time, he's taken the organisation to court, claiming that he and not Zuma is the rightful owner of the party. "He's lying, he's a liar." The very thought of Jabulani Khumalo seems to agitate former President Jacob Zuma and while he's refused to delve into Khumalo's fight for the ownership of the MK Party, Zuma has views on Khumalo remaining top of the organisation’s parliamentary list. "He's not in our party, he was chased away. He has the letter, it was written, I gave it to him, he was sitting here when I gave it to him." Zuma said that Khumalo must resign, arguing that the law shouldn't allow someone without a political home to continue serving in the National Assembly. "There’s no parliament that's going to force you with a member that's not in your party. He can go there to show his stupidity." Khumalo's matter against the MK Party was heard in the High Court this this week, where judgment was reserved.   Source: https://www.ewn.co.za/2024/06/06/he-was-chased-away-zuma-says-khumalo-has-no-business-representing-mk-in-parliament

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Eastern Cape roads closed as snowfall continues in parts of SA

It has been a winter wonderland for some and a morning of chaos for others as snowfall continued in parts of the country on Tuesday. TimesLIVE Premium on Monday reported snowfall had hit parts of the Northern Cape for the first time in about 40 years as a powerful weather system sweeps across South Africa. The cold weather was preceded by deadly storms along much of the Cape coast, with people missing, according to rescue officials. The SA Weather Service (SAWS) issued a disruptive snow warning for Tuesday across high-lying parts of the Western Cape, Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. Video clips and images emerged on social media on Tuesday showing homes and roads covered in a blanket of white. Others showed citizens braving the freezing weather to pose outside and take pictures in the snow The snow has resulted in the closure of several roads in the Eastern Cape, according to the provincial department of transport. These are: N6 Queenstown (Komani) at Penhoek Pass towards James Calata; R58 Barkley east at Barkley Pass towards Khowa (Khowa); R58 Barkley towards Lady Grey; R61 Cradock towards Graaff-Reinet; N6 Maletswai towards James Calata — with only cars able to pass, and; R67 Whittlesea at Nico Malan Pass towards Seymour — very slippery and closure is imminent due to snow. KwaZulu-Natal experienced severe storms which resulted in extensive damage to households and infrastructure and the loss of five lives in the eThekwini metro. Videos also made the rounds on social media showing the extensive damage caused by what appeared to be tornadoes. Tongaat was one of the areas badly affected by storm damage. In its latest advisory, SAWS warned of damaging winds in parts of KwaZulu-Natal and disruptive snow in Maletswai. Source: https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-06-04-watch-eastern-cape-roads-closed-as-snowfall-continues-in-parts-of-sa/

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