The Limpopo provincial government says families displaced by severe flooding caused by heavy rains have been relocated to places of safety.
Authorities have confirmed that at least 36 homes were damaged in Mbaula village, one of the areas hardest hit by the recent floods. President Cyril Ramaphosa, who visited the village on Tuesday, described the situation as catastrophic.
Widespread flooding across the province has affected hundreds of families, particularly in the Vhembe and Mopani districts, as rivers burst their banks and low-lying areas were inundated.
More heavy rainfall has been forecast for parts of Limpopo and neighbouring Mpumalanga, raising concerns about further damage and displacement.
Provincial government spokesperson Ndavhe Ramakuela said disaster management provisions had been activated to provide immediate relief to affected communities.
“There is an enactment of disaster management measures from the Mopani District Municipality and the province to ensure immediate assistance, particularly for families that have been displaced,” Ramakuela said. “Once the rains have subsided, we will move forward with infrastructure repairs and the provision of housing for those who wish to be resettled in Mbaula village.”
Disaster management teams remain on high alert as weather conditions continue to be closely monitored.