JOHANNESBURG – Gauteng Human Settlements MEC Lebogang Maile says 329 people have been affected by the floods with two people still missing – one of whom is a child.
Various properties around the Vaal Dam have been severely damaged by flood waters.
This after the sluice gates were opened to relieve pressure, leaving residents stranded and appealing for help.
Maile said, “we know that there are 329 people affected by this unfortunate disaster.”
“There are two [people] missing, I think one of them is a child. There are two families who have refused evacuation, other families have been evacuated.”
“The situation is dire, it’s bad for the people of this region.”
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