Today, the MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Mandla Mashilo, will visit Acornhoek in response to the devastating storm that swept through Bushbuckridge. The severe weather event has resulted in the tragic loss of four lives and significant damage to local infrastructure.

MEC Mashilo’s visit aims to assess the extent of the destruction and coordinate relief efforts for affected families. The government remains committed to supporting those impacted by this tragedy and implementing measures to ensure community resilience against future storms.

Further updates will follow as the relief response progresses.