GAUTENG MEC for Human Settlements and Infrastructure Development, Lebogang Maile, and Sedibeng Mayor Lerato Maloka visited areas in Emfuleni on Tuesday, 21 February which were affected by floods.
The visit followed the disaster on Saturday, 18 February when floods demolished Reitspruit Bridge and a lot of houses were flooded.
Maile said he is using the visit to solicit a deeper unde said all those who live illegally on the river banks and next to lakes will be evacuated to avoid another disaster.rstanding of the impact of the floods in the area and publicly outline government’s intervention measures to help those affected by the flooding.
He
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"What bothers me is that those who have been patiently waiting for houses will think government is not fair and they will also illegally grab land, hoping government will also move them to better land," he said.
Maile said they are going to deal with sewage spillage in Emfuleni before moving people.
Maloka thanked the municipality disaster management and the police for helping people affected by the floods.
She said her team has been on the ground helping and assessing the damage caused by the floods.
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Police spokeswoman Sargent Nombulelo Mohlakoana said neighborhood watch and members of community helped a lot of residents who found themselves caught in the floods.
She said Sedibeng disaster management handed out mattresses and blankets to the survivors.
Mohlakoana said more rain is expected during the course of this week as the Vaal Dam has opened 12 gates and pleaded with the community to be careful and avoid flooded areas.
On Monday, 20 February the Department of Water and Sanitation issued a warning for people living on the river banks to evacuate as more gates have been opened.
