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Presidential Climate Commission raises concerns about poor disaster management at local govt level

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Climate Commission Highlights Local Disaster Response Failures

Severe 2025 rains caused widespread damage in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, and North West, exposing gaps in municipal disaster management.

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The Presidential Climate Commission raised serious concerns about inadequate disaster management at the local government level.

Heavy rains damaged infrastructure, closed schools, and blocked roads in several provinces.

Municipalities face pressure to incorporate climate change into development plans and require standardized approaches.

SALGA announced a major overhaul of the disaster management system to fix legislative and administrative weaknesses.

The call from local government that I heard is that we need common methodology to fulfil our roles under the act.
— Louise Naude, Commissioner at the Presidential Climate Commission, emphasized the need for a unified approach to disaster management.

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