KZN flood relief efforts get R30m cash injection from Motsepe Foundation
Amazulu King Misuzulu ka Zwelithini, KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala and businessman Patrice Motsepe have visited the Tshelimnyama area west of Durban to assess the extent of the flood damage.
Their visit came a day after Ministers of Waters and Sanitation, Human Settlements, Transport & Small Business Development descended on KZN to inspect the devastating impact of the floods.
The Motsepe Foundation pledged a R30 million donation in support of KZN relief efforts.
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This while King Misuzulu has expressed sadness over the devastating situation.
"We are deeply touched. We are all shocked, it hurts. As we speak, there is still a search for missing people who have not yet been found.
"When you look at the shockingly high number of deaths, our belief has always been that the rain is a blessing, but it can't be said in this situation, it seems like a curse has been cast upon us."
Premier Zikalala has thanked the Motsepe Foundation for its contribution during such a difficult time, while Motsepe lauded the king for his leadership.
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"There has been many of our families in this province have been very badly affected and there has been lots of suffering as a result of the floods and we really want to thank his Majesty our king, king Misuzulu."
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