W Cape Floods | Inclement weather leaves a trail of damage: CPT Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis 

The Mayor has spent time among the working class and poor and were in those areas so he may be young but he is not your typical ignorant white man , in fact people like him and JP Smith are just people not white , in their case the saying of white is the content of your character not the colour of your skin" applies The content of Geordin Hill-Lewis and JP Smith character are not white and in Cape Town we are lucky to have people like them , who genuinely cares about the poor and most disadvantaged, after elections they put politics aside and focus on the work of making things better for everyone. I wish to take this opportunity and thank JP Smith and his team who worked hard for years making areas safer. If anyone who reads this come across JP Smith please note he might be reserved but he is the hardest working politician or public representative I have ever come across and he doesnt do things for credit or esteem but because he cares , Both these men are not into media posturing they only speak out when they have to U get jawbones and backbones JP Smith and Geordin Hill-Lewis are backbones and are totally pro poor its not rhetoric 4 them its reality I wish more politicians were like them and I hope these two men become National Ministers in future , Our country will benefit Coming from me its high praise , which they deserve I met them years ago and watched them work and how they relate to people on grassroots level and it can be described with one word. SINCERE

Thank you Mayor

Hill -Lewis is efficient and very likeable

Thoughts & prayers for those affected 🙏

I congratulate our CT Mayor and all other institutions helping where they can. Yes, as one person pointed out this is a reaccuring problem in winter months especially in townships. I do not know what will change when many new people migrate to the Cape seeking employment. I don't think much can change overnight but better planning for future housing is imperative. Easier said than done. But to those who are trying their best to help should at least be thanked.

Feel sorry for people

Allowing people to build informal structures in dodgy areas is the reason behind such huge losses. I feel for those affected but this will never stop as long as people are allowed to erect dwellings wherever and however.

The importance of adhering to floodlines, which are boundaries that indicate areas at risk of flooding. Ensuring that developments and activities comply with floodlines is crucial for safety and environmental reasons. Proper adherence helps mitigate flood risks, protect properties, and preserve natural floodplains.

Mr.Mayor.Thanks to you and your hardworking team.

They will say we do nothing for the poor areas but the poor areas are more effected because they build illegally and then the ANC never helped improve infrastructure anything like they promised. But okes will still blame the DA.

DA are the best!

Not been insensitive but prayers dont solve these on going issues on a yearly basis. Its the same old story.

All that I ask . Please help those in desperate need😢❤❤❤

Wrt videos... many ppl dont bother to mention the place or the date on the video... so who knows where it was taken??

W Cape Floods is crazy

Why do they only act when the floods occur ? Why not implement contingency plans before this happens or before won’t cause we know Cape Town we experience a wet winter

Thanx you mayor you really humble and hard working 💪👌😍

Also the whole of Mitchell's Plain had been effected. Portland, Westridge, tafelsig and so much more. I think you should send one of your people to Mitchell's Plain as the Promenade Promenade mall couldn't open due to flooding. This is a widespread disaster

Sorry for all the people who will have to suffer :-(

I kmow it's nature. But why must the people go through this every year....

Please help for people and animals

Will happen every year. It's the weather in the place you live.

Just wish government would force all companies to allow their employees the day off or wfh... Geez

Had to be prepared already prior to these events, and this should b another wake up call again for government in SA

The question Mr Mayor is , in the Bluedowns Area you have RDP homes that are completed. You will now say that there is a housing list, I see your efforts and appreciate that, but when will government come to the party and take the housing list and fill these empty homes. I have seen these houses stand empty for two years. So why build these houses if it is not going to be signed off to people waiting on homes, this would go a long way in people being forced to live in the informal settlements. Floods=sickness=strain on hospitals and the vicious circle just continue, you are doing your best and doing damage control but what is the root causes and how and when will Government and especially the President address this or will the cycle repeat itself in 2025

Hou aan met hofsake en uitsprake teen Israel. Ons gaan almal versuip of vrek van die honger of verkluim as die ANC nie om vergifnes vra vir hulle aksies teen Israel nie.

Talk about extensive. What do you then call Hurrican Ortiz. I am so over the exaggeration of what is completely normal. People living ankle deep in water are experiencing what happens when you erect a shack in a swamp. Its all fixable, but I am so bored of the drama.

You knew it was going to happen.but still

The people should know when storms strike Cape Town, what to do before the rain come. Why do people not teach residents in informal areas, how to prepare for the rain. Digging trenches. How to cover your roof so that it won't leak.

The Cape was supposed to be farmed

Did RSA have Sunami alert.

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what's with the eyebrows. they look like she's continuously shocked at every word.

Chem trails aftermath

My question exactly especially since this is the “best” run city in SA

people coming in from the Eastern Cape when they know there is no job or housing and now valuable tax money must be spent.

Come on DA don't let your voters down like the ANC did. GO DA

You ( Mr mayor) better help the people

Why are the floods and damages only amongst the poor and in informal settlements ....because they are moved to the worst locations ever in this WC ........when will it ever stop...its like apartheid just cant leave the country ...sadlyyy😢

Only the votes matter. The circumstances will remain the same. Next year, we will be having the same conversation. There is no profit in helping the homeless.

DA just talks alot does nothing

Talk about extensive. What do you then call Hurrican Ortiz. I am so over the exaggeration of what is completely normal. People living ankle deep in water are experiencing what happens when you erect a shack in a swamp. Its all fixable, but I am so bored of the drama.