WC Floods | Vanessa Poonah updates as thousands affected

The cold front that's brought wind and freezing temperatures to South Africa hit the Western Cape several days ago, affecting thousands of residents.
Let's cross to Vanessa Poonah for the latest on the weather in the province.
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[@yvonnebasson8652]

Thank you for keeping us updated here in the WC❤

[@SurieChinnasami]

Proudly Poonah

[@lenaelizabethjansevanvuure9929]

In winter, it is quite normal to experience below zero temperatures, snow, frost, and rain. Why do humans suddenly have amnesia about years and years of normal winter conditions? However, we sympathize with all who have experienced loss of property. Be safe.

[@LungiswaMateke-hg5gl]

Ward 88 water is onside the houses and they know what to do can you help we dont see or hear from the councilor he is no where to be found

[@vocal-hm3yo]

Come on mps with your big salaries donate.

[@geguieffawilliams]

The citizens living in areas prone to flooding should be moved to safer areas.
There should be suitable homes for them. “Informal” homes, shacks are unacceptable. Informal homes, how eloquently said. The problem is that the living condition isn’t eloquent, it’s absolutely unacceptable.
There should be low income housing for all. The land and home issue must be addressed. No later, now.
It’s an absolute shame that the South African government has not fixed this ill. Again, as I stated, if this situation still existed under white apartheid, there would be an uproar. Take care of the least of them, provide at least a humane safety net.

[@geguieffawilliams]

Yea it’s freezing, and there are people who are citizens that are freezing and homeless, it’s not much of a laughing matter, nor humorous.

[@MarsLoco3]

I can only imagine what it's like going through life with surname like poonah 😮😅😊 that's tuff

[@OlafLouw]

😂😂