PREMIER NTULI AND MINISTER HLABISA TO VISIT STRONG WINDS-AFFECTED COMMUNITIES IN IMPENDLE

2025/06/17 05:53:45 AM

The Premier of KwaZulu-Natal, Honourable Thamsanqa Ntuli, together with the Minister of CooperaMve Governance and TradiMonal Affairs, Honourable Velenkosini Hlabisa, will on Tuesday, 17 June 2025, visit Wards 1 and 5 of the Impendle Local Municipality, which were severely affected by the recent strong winds.

The visit follows intense weather condiMons that resulted in widespread damage and hardship for more than 100 families in the municipality. The Premier and Minister will conduct on-site assessments, engage with affected residents, and ensure that urgent relief measures are being implemented.

This joint visit underscores government’s commitment at both provincial and naMonal levels to respond swi]ly and effecMvely to natural disasters, and to support vulnerable communiMes through recovery and rebuilding efforts.

Details of the visit:

Date: 17 June 2025

Time: 08:00am

Venue: Impendle Thusong Centre

ENDS

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Issued jointly by the Office of the Premier, KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government and the Ministry of CorporaMve Governance and TradiMonal Affairs.