ZFM leads coordinated Disaster Relief efforts following Gale-Force Storms

Today, the Executive Mayor of the ZF Mgcawu District Municipality, Cllr Maryna Basson, alongside the Executive Mayor of the Dawid Kruiper Municipality, Cllr David Kazi, Ward Councillors, municipal officials, and the humanitarian organization Gift of the Givers, distributed food parcels, blankets, clothing, and other essential materials to communities affected by the recent gale force storms. This critical relief effort also extended to the communities of the Kai !Garib Municipality, ensuring that those in need receive immediate support.

These efforts form part of a coordinated Multi-Sectoral Disaster Response, following extensive stakeholder engagements, daily planning sessions, and continuous reporting to implement a structured Rapid Response Strategy. Our approach ensures the most effective use of resources, drawing from both government and private sector contributions to maximize impact. Recognizing the urgency of the crisis, today marks just the beginning of many further interventions. While food and essential supplies are being provided, the immediate need for adequate shelter and other critical support remains a top priority. We are fully committed to addressing these challenges with the urgency and seriousness they demand.

The ZF Mgcawu District Municipality stands resolute in its commitment to the residents of Dawid Kruiper and Kai !Garib—we will not rest until their lives are restored to normal. Our communities deserve immediate, decisive, and unwavering action, and we will continue to work relentlessly to rebuild, restore, and provide relief where it is needed most. In this critical moment, we call upon all stakeholders—government, community organizations, and private sector partners—to unite in solidarity. By working together, we can amplify our response efforts, mobilize greater resources, and ensure a swift, effective, and lasting recovery for all those affected.