Flood-affected families in Mpumalanga receive social relief
The MEC for social development, Sasekani Manzini, assured the flood-affected communities across Mpumalanga that they will receive support from the department.
The Mpumalanga Department of Social Development (DSD) took steps to respond to the communities affected by the recent floods in some parts of the province.
This was the assurance made by the acting MEC for social development, Sasekani Manzini, during the recent handover of social relief 130 households in the Mkhondo Local Municipality and surrounding areas. “We are dedicated to providing essential support to those impacted,” she said.
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In total, nearly 451 households across Mpumalanga will receive social relief of distress from the DSD in partnership with the Vodacom Foundation, covering the Chief Albert Luthuli, Govan Mbeki, Lekwa, Pixley Ka Seme and Msukaligwa local municipalities.
The most vulnerable members of the community, including children, the elderly and individuals with special needs were prioritised during the distribution. To ensure a fair and efficient process, parcels were distributed at strategically selected centres within the affected areas, supported by trained volunteers and local authorities.
Manzini thanked Vodacom for its support. She was accompanied by Mkhondo’s executive mayor, Cllr Ngelosi Ndlovu, and Vodacom Mpumalanga’s executive manager, Monde Ngcukana.
