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The disaster declaration will enable government to take immediate action to help people affected by the floods and to free up funds for reconstruction.
The government will lead the response to the widespread flooding that has affected seven provinces, after President Cyril Ramaphosa declared a National State of Disaster on Monday.
Three people have died in flooding in KwaZulu-Natal while two others are still missing after they were swept away while trying to cross a flooded river.