W Cape Floods | Inclement weather leaves a trail of damage: CPT Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

Cape Town Disaster Management says 14, 000 informal structures have been damaged by flooding and wind in the Cape Metro.
Areas affected include Khayelitsha, Lwandle, Gugulethu and Tafelsig.
Cape Town Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis shares more
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[@Human_rights_matter]

The Mayor has spent time among the working class and poor and were in those areas so he may be young but he is not your typical ignorant white man , in fact people like him and JP Smith are just people not white , in their case the saying of white is the content of your character not the colour of your skin" applies The content of Geordin Hill-Lewis and JP Smith character are not white and in Cape Town we are lucky to have people like them , who genuinely cares about the poor and most disadvantaged, after elections they put politics aside and focus on the work of making things better for everyone. I wish to take this opportunity and thank JP Smith and his team who worked hard for years making areas safer. If anyone who reads this come across JP Smith please note he might be reserved but he is the hardest working politician or public representative I have ever come across and he doesnt do things for credit or esteem but because he cares , Both these men are not into media posturing they only speak out when they have to U get jawbones and backbones JP Smith and Geordin Hill-Lewis are backbones and are totally pro poor its not rhetoric 4 them its reality I wish more politicians were like them and I hope these two men become National Ministers in future , Our country will benefit Coming from me its high praise , which they deserve I met them years ago and watched them work and how they relate to people on grassroots level and it can be described with one word. SINCERE

[@PaulWindsor978]

Thank you Mayor

[@groundhogguns5828]

Hill -Lewis is efficient and very likeable

[@happytape307]

Thoughts & prayers for those affected 🙏

[@brendawelsh391]

I congratulate our CT Mayor and all other institutions helping where they can. Yes, as one person pointed out this is a reaccuring problem in winter months especially in townships. I do not know what will change when many new people migrate to the Cape seeking employment. I don't think much can change overnight but better planning for future housing is imperative. Easier said than done. But to those who are trying their best to help should at least be thanked.

[@velmapeters625]

Mr.Mayor.Thanks to you and your hardworking team.

[@KwenaPhaka]

Feel sorry for people

[@paulzeman3945]

Allowing people to build informal structures in dodgy areas is the reason behind such huge losses. I feel for those affected but this will never stop as long as people are allowed to erect dwellings wherever and however.

[@peterwilliamson9767]

People are not "allowed" to build in flood plains - - THEY choose to build anywhere and, when stopped, they shout racism. When they are flooded they shout racism. When they lose their informal structures they shout racism. The "other parties" blame the DA for the rain - - play the blame game and yet, where they do have 'influence' they only criticise and find fault and blame and DO nothing. They City IS guilty of allowing canals and river courses to fall into disrepair and do not do any preventative maintenance - - example is Amazon head quarters on a flood plain !!!

[@Alex-ze2ii]

They will say we do nothing for the poor areas but the poor areas are more effected because they build illegally and then the ANC never helped improve infrastructure anything like they promised. But okes will still blame the DA.

[@avanbiljon]

The importance of adhering to floodlines, which are boundaries that indicate areas at risk of flooding. Ensuring that developments and activities comply with floodlines is crucial for safety and environmental reasons. Proper adherence helps mitigate flood risks, protect properties, and preserve natural floodplains.

[@mvubu6823]

And people build shacks in the summer and threaten the city with violence when they want to move them

[@dubs1788]

Move them or evict them

[@deedee1942]

Yes exactly .They dont want to go to "safe places " or shelters as they dont want to adhere to the rules tch tch .

[@user-vs8mc2gn6z]

DA are the best!

[@icraftcrafts8685]

*gnu

[@Libra67jtc]

Not been insensitive but prayers dont solve these on going issues on a yearly basis. Its the same old story.

[@icraftcrafts8685]

not?

[@GB-ql8vm]

FAITH WITH OUT WORKS IS DEAD😔🙏

[@antman8631]

It's that kind of mindset that this world does not need. I will pray for you

[@AmandaWait]

@@henrymiller3663 Are you mopping water? Don't assume about people on the internet.

[@antman8631]

@@henrymiller3663 lol case in point

[@MsJS1122]

Wrt videos... many ppl dont bother to mention the place or the date on the video... so who knows where it was taken??

[@rachmahadams129]

All that I ask . Please help those in desperate need😢❤❤❤

[@donut3087]

Why do they only act when the floods occur ? Why not implement contingency plans before this happens or before won’t cause we know Cape Town we experience a wet winter

[@debbiecarlsen8081]

Also the whole of Mitchell's Plain had been effected. Portland, Westridge, tafelsig and so much more. I think you should send one of your people to Mitchell's Plain as the Promenade Promenade mall couldn't open due to flooding. This is a widespread disaster

[@lyleoliver2692]

W Cape Floods is crazy

[@mistermornevanderberg]

Sorry for all the people who will have to suffer :-(

[@kamfergeorge3038]

Thanx you mayor you really humble and hard working 💪👌😍

[@user-lb3le4rs8m]

I kmow it's nature. But why must the people go through this every year....

[@reniervisser1683]

Because they don't work and pay their taxes and those of us who do can't subsidise them.

[@emmerentiagroenewald3694]

Build houses away from low lieing areas.... But ,no,too far away from their begging areas.....

[@danielcillie1856]

Unfortunately the informal settlements are hit the hardest, so the government has really limited ways to stop the floods due to people building outside of the city infrastructure.

[@samanthaafrica8367]

move from places where it rains and and and

[@GB-ql8vm]

​@@emmerentiagroenewald3694MONEY IS IN COFFERS

[@daneisaacs895]

Just wish government would force all companies to allow their employees the day off or wfh... Geez

[@SimonHough-hz8wp]

Will happen every year. It's the weather in the place you live.

[@SimonHough-hz8wp]

Talk about extensive. What do you then call Hurrican Ortiz. I am so over the exaggeration of what is completely normal. People living ankle deep in water are experiencing what happens when you erect a shack in a swamp. Its all fixable, but I am so bored of the drama.

[@ed7069]

Easy to type such rubbish from the comfort of your stolen home.

[@gertsteenkamp6970]

Please help for people and animals

[@giagia4631]

Oh my you actually mentioned people

[@glendadupreez9482]

The question Mr Mayor is , in the Bluedowns Area you have RDP homes that are completed. You will now say that there is a housing list, I see your efforts and appreciate that, but when will government come to the party and take the housing list and fill these empty homes. I have seen these houses stand empty for two years. So why build these houses if it is not going to be signed off to people waiting on homes, this would go a long way in people being forced to live in the informal settlements. Floods=sickness=strain on hospitals and the vicious circle just continue, you are doing your best and doing damage control but what is the root causes and how and when will Government and especially the President address this or will the cycle repeat itself in 2025

[@rianahayes84]

The people should know when storms strike Cape Town, what to do before the rain come. Why do people not teach residents in informal areas, how to prepare for the rain. Digging trenches. How to cover your roof so that it won't leak.

[@ramonamarais6737]

They need proper housing

[@henrymiller3663]

They need jobs, we need economic growth so all can afford and buy houses, not free houses.

[@eveeAndO]

Do you live in Cape Town?

[@deedee1942]

​@@henrymiller3663Exactly my sentiment too.

[@giagia4631]

@@henrymiller3663love this comment! This mind set of give give give is annoying and getting old!

[@kerondavids875]

Had to be prepared already prior to these events, and this should b another wake up call again for government in SA

[@williepretorius6277]

Hou aan met hofsake en uitsprake teen Israel. Ons gaan almal versuip of vrek van die honger of verkluim as die ANC nie om vergifnes vra vir hulle aksies teen Israel nie.

[@giagia4631]

Waar val jy uit 🤣 israel 🤣🤦🏻‍♀️

[@cryptocontinent6789]

The Cape was supposed to be farmed

[@a.ieshahbrewer2425]

You knew it was going to happen.but still

[@Blimzio]

people coming in from the Eastern Cape when they know there is no job or housing and now valuable tax money must be spent.

[@heathermbambeni529]

This is South Africa. People can live wherever they want. Tax payer my foot!

[@Blimzio]

@@heathermbambeni529 No! I can't just move to anywhere I want in South Africa and build a shack. I have to purchase the land, then pay for plans and pay for a house to be built. Then pay for electricity, water ans utilities. These persons just come and build shacks wherever they please and steal electricity and water. It's easy to say "people can live wherever they want" if you are not paying R30,000 n month in tax 🙄 You are part of the problem 🤦‍♂️

[@giagia4631]

@@heathermbambeni529 you don’t even make sense, your mindset is laughable

[@nikkieduplooy2340]

​@@BlimzioThere I want I want without working and paying for it themselves is nothing to be proud of.but that's what most of them whant everything for free. Forgetting that Tax is paying for all there "free" stuf.

[@kamalhoodeennauthoo4568]

Did RSA have Sunami alert.

[@warrenfisher9641]

Chem trails aftermath

[@SimonHough-hz8wp]

Get a grip!

[@IsmailLunat]

what's with the eyebrows. they look like she's continuously shocked at every word.

[@giagia4631]

My question exactly especially since this is the “best” run city in SA

[@GoodHuman12-d7k]

❤

[@christinadewet8302]

🙏👍

[@alettacoetzee5848]

Come on DA don't let your voters down like the ANC did. GO DA

[@giagia4631]

Don’t worry DA will help you people

[@bahidjamajiet5581]

Why are the floods and damages only amongst the poor and in informal settlements ....because they are moved to the worst locations ever in this WC ........when will it ever stop...its like apartheid just cant leave the country ...sadlyyy😢

[@Feirin332]

Fake news. They aren't moved to low lying areas and river beds. Those are the areas where they choose to build by themselves because they lack the knowledge to know what's going to happen.

[@mvubu6823]

No... They build illegally on low ground and refuse to move when told by the city. It's been years of it. They're suffering but building on a vlei is just not clever

[@user-yt2gp8kf1v]

You call shacks homes LoL

[@eveeAndO]

Top be honest, the floods affect everyone living in low lying areas. The media just show the plight of those in the informal settlements because they are the ones in need of help

[@groundhogguns5828]

you are highly ignorant

[@hyltonmiskin2358]

You ( Mr mayor) better help the people

[@user-mg2ns2vh8j]

Only the votes matter. The circumstances will remain the same. Next year, we will be having the same conversation. There is no profit in helping the homeless.

[@AmandaWait]

Stop with the politics. Did you even listen to him? They are doing their best.

[@user-mg2ns2vh8j]

@@AmandaWait Best you read The Protocols of the Learned Elders of Zion. Educate yourself. The strategy is deliberate. Let's see next year and in the next 5, we'll hear the same lies of how "hard we try".

[@tiffanymillward241]

DA just talks alot does nothing

[@SimonHough-hz8wp]

Talk about extensive. What do you then call Hurrican Ortiz. I am so over the exaggeration of what is completely normal. People living ankle deep in water are experiencing what happens when you erect a shack in a swamp. Its all fixable, but I am so bored of the drama.

[@trsng-bd8fp]

I will be grateful to hear that there is a place offered to them to leave other than in swamps. You were lucky to be born rich and having the whole world in your hands😢