FF+ wants Lephalale declared a disaster area following veld fires
5 October 2023
Published by: https://www.capricornfm.co.za
SOUTH AFRICA – The Freedom Front Plus in Limpopo is calling for urgent intervention regarding veld fires that have destroyed farms and nature reserves in the Lephalale Local Municipality.
FF Plus provincial leader Marcelle Maritz says thousands of hectares have been destroyed by runaway veld fires since the 25th of September 2023 and the damage caused to nature reserves and farms in the area amounts to millions of rands.
She says according to the local FF Plus councillor, Hendrik Venter, who has visited the affected farming community, the area has suffered a large-scale loss of pasture, water pipes, wildlife and livestock.
Maritz says they have written to Limpopo Premier Stan Mathabatha, and the MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs Basikopo Makamu, demanding that they declare Lephalale and surroundings a disaster area.
She says the provincial government must commit itself to fulfilling its duty and responsibility to ensure the wellbeing of its residents and communities, which are in desperate need of government aid.