Citrusdal residents whose homes were damaged after heavy floods washed away part of the R303 have found temporary accommodation at the Oranjeville Community Centre.
Citrusdal resident, Sydney Noqhekwa, 51, being accommodated at Oranjeville Community Centre. Picture: Tracey Adams/ANA
One of the many displaced residents of Citrusdal, Sydney Noqhekwa, 51, who is sheltering at the Oranjeville Community Centre, told IOL, ‘The rain started on Thursday afternoon. Our homes were flooded, and we had no choice but to run away.’
The Cederberg Municipality, the Western Cape Provincial Disaster Management, the SANDF and other groups have joined forces to address the extreme damage the flooding has caused. Helicopters are also helping affected towns.
The Gift of the Givers is handing out essential supplies, including warm clothing, soap, food and water to residents of Citrusdal and other areas in the Western Cape affected by the flooding.
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