In December, January and April, disruptive and heavy rains led to localized flooding of vulnerable settlements, infrastructure, roads, low-lying areas and bridges within the Eastern Cape province. Damage was reported in areas within the Alfred Nzo District and the O R Tambo District. The SAHRC has engaged with the relevant government departments and will be conducting further monitoring to ascertain the progress of addressing the flood disaster.
Monitoring activities will include site visits to disaster areas, healthcare facilities, detention centres, local government service delivery and schools.
The provincial activities will take place as follows:
|
Date |
Area |
Activity |
|
21 August 2022 |
Silindini, Emaxesibeni |
Monitoring erect bridge at Slindini village |
|
22 August 2022 |
Matatiele |
Monitoring Taylor Bequest Provincial Hospital. Monitoring EC Disaster Report: Matatiele Clinic,Qobo Clinic, Makwantini Clinic |
|
23 August 2022 |
Matatiele |
Monitoring Mariazel Senior Secondary School. Monitoring EC Disaster Report: Schools, houses and Roads in Matatiele |
|
24 August 2022 |
Bizana |
Monitoring Greenville Provincial Hospital. Monitoring EC Disaster Report: Schools, houses and Roads in Bizana. |
|
25 August 2022 |
Bizana, Lusikisiki and Flagstaff |
Monitoring Nompumelelo Special School, Ikwezi Lokusa Special School. Monitoring EC Disaster Report: Flagstaff Clinic, Malangeni Clinic |
|
26 August 2022 |
Port St Johns |
Monitoring Nobuhle International Primary School. Monitoring EC Disaster Report: Greenfarm |
|
27 August 2022 |
Port St Johns |
Monitoring Port St Johns Police Station |
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For further information, contact the SAHRC Provincial Manager, Dr Eileen Carter @ 043 722 7828/072 638 9016 or email on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and Advocacy and Research Officer, Zukiswa N Mqakanya @ 043 722 7828 or email on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.