Call to support victims of cyclone Idai
Thousands of people are feared dead and many homes destroyed in the wake of the disaster.
PARLIAMENT’S Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation has called on South Africans to lend a helping hand to victims of cyclone Idai in Mozambique and Zimbabwe.
Thousands of people were feared dead and many homes were destroyed in the wake of the disaster.
‘The committee welcomes President Cyril Ramaphosa’s deployment of the South African National Defence Force to Mozambique to assist with recovery efforts after cyclone Idai caused severe damage, knocking down pylons and affecting power supply to Eskom.
‘The storm damaged a Mozambican transmission line to South Africa, cutting supplies by 900MW,’ said Chairperson of the committee, Siphosezwe Masango.
These disruptions happened at a time when Eskom is experiencing challenges which have led to an increase in load-shedding.
‘The committee calls upon the South African non-governmental sector, business community, churches, public representatives and ordinary South Africans to offer donations of whatever kind to the victims.
‘For the coordination of donations, contact 083 6457838 or send an email to MabayaN@dirco.gov.za.’
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