IFP National Chairperson Zanele kaMagwaza-Msibi has extended her heartfelt condolences to all victims of recent veld fires in the province and countrywide.

The fires burnt down households leaving thousands homeless and hectares of grazing land destroyed. At least 21 people are reported to have lost their lives. 

kaMagwaza-Msibi said "This is one of the biggest disasters to hit our province. We have heard reports that most districts in this province were affected including Umkhanyakude, uThungulu, Zululand and Umzinyathi."

"Their disaster management teams have been working day and night in the affected areas. Food parcels, tents and blankets have also been distributed to the affected people', she said.

The IFP chairperson has also expressed her shock that KwaZulu Natal Premier Sibusiso Ndebele has allegedly declared only INkandla a disaster area, neglecting other areas that were equally damaged. "I am disappointed by the Premier's reaction following his visit to some of the affected areas yesterday. Public awareness on disaster related issues needs to be conducted to establish clear criteria for a disaster area. I call on the Premier to attend to this disaster without political discrimination so that all those affected will benefit", she said. 

FOR MORE INFORMATION: 
Zanele kaMagwaza-Msibi, 0828047993