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Disaster update by MEC Zolile Williams

MEC Zolile Williams briefed the media about the devastation caused by the extreme weather events that hit our province between the 9th and 10th of June 2025. MEC was giving an update on the number of the deceased. As of today, the 26th June 2025, it is confirmed that 101 people have died, so far […]

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Visit by Ministers and Deputy Ministers in Mthatha

The O.R. Tambo District Municipality Speaker Cllr Nonkoliso Ngqongwa welcomed Deputy Minister in the Presidency Ms Nonceba Mhlauli, together with Home Affairs Deputy Minister Mr Njabulo Nzuza and Human Settlement Deputy Minister Ms Tandi Mahambehlala in the O.R Tambo District. The ministerial visit comes after more than one thousand people were left homeless during the […]

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Minister of Social Development visits flood victims in Mthatha

Minister of the Department of Social Development, Sisisi Tolashe together with the MEC for Social Development in the Eastern Cape Province Bukiwe Fanta, visited O.R.Tambo district Municipality as part of the government support to the victims of the recent floods that left residents homeless and some families losing their loved ones. The Minister appreciated all […]

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O.R. Tambo donates food parcels to flood victims

Eastern Cape Provincial Disaster Management Centre together with the O.R. Tambo District Municipality is donating food parcels to victims of the disaster that happened in and around Mthatha. The food parcels are distributed to the victims who are returning to their homes. #ORTamboDM #UphuhlisoLoLuntu #DisasterResponse                     […]

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President Ramaphosa Visits the flood affected areas in Mthatha

Today a government delegation led by President Cyril Ramaphosa has visited the affected areas of Mthatha in the O.R. Tambo district where he expressed his sadness on the lives lost and conveyed condolences to the affected families. The delegation will also form part to monitor the progress on the response and interact with the affected […]

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Visit by the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs to the O.R. Tambo District

  Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Mr Velenkosini Hlabisa is on the ground in Mthatha, Eastern Cape conducting inspections and meeting disaster response teams and affected communities following severe flooding that affected many areas within the district. The visit follows a high-level disaster management meeting and includes government efforts to support families impacted […]

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Mthatha Floods

A delegation led by Premier Oscar Mabuyane is in Decoligny where the tragedy occurred yesterday. More bodies have been recovered, including the driver of a school bus that was swept away by the floodwaters.                   +11     See insights and ads   Promote post · Promote […]

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