Total bill for KZN floods at R25bn – Zikalala
KwaZulu-Natal
has again turned to National Treasury for disaster financial assistance as
rebuilding efforts continue following the recent floods in the province
Premier Sihle Zikalala said on Sunday the provincial government has gone beyond the initial R1 billion set aside for flood relief.
"This brings the total applied to R17.8 billion for KZN sector departments and municipal damage. The province has recieved acknowledgement to this effect,” he told a media briefing.
Zikalala said the April flood damage stands at a cost of R25 billion.
Local government's also applied for R1 billion in short-term humanitarian relief.
"While treasury has indicated that short-term immediate humanitarian relief is available it is important to clarify that these funds are earmarked for disasters that may occur in the whole country during the 2022/23 financial year.
READ: Death toll from KZN floods revised to 460
The premier hopes to receive feedback on the province's fund request in the next few days.
"In the meantime, all provincial government departments are reprioritising the budget in order to provide the funding of the recovery process.”
