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Whether, given the recent severe weather in Limpopo, especially in the Vhembe district, and the devastating floods in the specified area which lead to fatalities, infrastructure damage (especially roads and bridges), displacement and school

Parliament of South AfricaRef: https://pmg.org.za/committee-question/35857/

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Collected on 17 June 2026

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What this means

The document is a National Assembly question (NW31) to the Minister of Transport regarding severe weather and floods in Limpopo's Vhembe district. It asks whether there is a detailed plan to fast-track provision of housing for flood victims and reconstruction of damaged transport infrastructure; it also provides the minister's reply outlining responsibilities across government for housing and road infrastructure, including SANRAL's emergency procurement and damage assessments. The response highlights that housing falls under human settlements and disaster management structures, while road restoration is handled by road authorities with SANRAL prioritising emergency repairs and mobility, and it notes ongoing coordination with agencies for a recovery programme.

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coordinated recovery support for mobility and access routesOngoing

Coordinated recovery programme support for affected communities (road mobility and access routes)

The Department continues to work with SANRAL, provincial and municipal road authorities, and disaster management structures to prioritise critical access routes, restore mobility, and support a coordinated recovery programme for affected communities.

Who it is for
affected communities in the flood-affected area
How to act on it
The document does not describe a public application route; it describes inter-agency coordination to prioritise access routes and restore mobility.
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The Department continues to work with SANRAL, provincial and municipal road authorities, and disaster management structures to prioritise critical access routes, restore mobility, and support a coordinated recovery programme for affected communities.
emergency procurement for road repair worksOngoing

Emergency procurement for repair and reinstatement works on SANRAL’s declared national road network

SANRAL is proceeding with emergency procurement to repair and reinstate works on its declared national road network, prioritising immediate safety, traffic accommodation, and reinstating critical corridors.

Who it is for
road users and communities needing safe mobility on SANRAL’s declared national road network
How to act on it
The document does not describe a public application route; it states SANRAL is proceeding with emergency procurement using emergency procurement processes.
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SANRAL is proceeding with emergency procurement for the repair and reinstatement works on its declared national road network using emergency procurement processes, prioritising immediate safety, traffic accommodation, and the reinstatement of critical corridors.
damage assessment outputs for road recovery planningOngoing

Preliminary damage report and indicative cost estimates for affected SANRAL routes/sections

SANRAL has compiled a preliminary damage report with indicative cost estimates for affected SANRAL routes/sections, subject to confirmation through detailed technical assessments.

Who it is for
affected communities and road recovery planning stakeholders for SANRAL routes/sections
How to act on it
The document does not describe a public submission or application process; it reports that SANRAL compiled the report.
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SANRAL has compiled a preliminary damage report with indicative cost estimates for affected SANRAL routes/sections (subject to confirmation through detailed technical assessments).

Facts

Places

Limpopo

Reference

https://pmg.org.za/committee-question/35857/

Key Takeaways

  • question number NW31
  • region: Limpopo, Vhembe district
  • subject: housing for flood victims
  • subject: reconstruction of damaged roads and bridges
  • SANRAL emergency procurement for national road network
  • preliminary damage report and indicative cost estimates
  • date: 26 February 2026
  • agencies: Department responsible for Human Settlements, provincial human settlements departments, SANRAL, provincial and municipal road authorities, disaster management structures

Dates

Opening Date

26 February 2026

Closing Date

26 February 2026