In a practical manifestation of partnership, a privately owned farm was made available here in Mkhuze to relocate flood victims to. This act of compassion was in stark contrast to the reaction to attempts to house flood victims in government owned land, in an area north of Johannesburg. Objections by the affluent residents of a nearby suburb succeeded in halting the temporary housing project there. Mr Senekal, who donated the use of his farm for the purpose of housing the destitute people of Mkhuze, stands out - as a patriot and a symbol of the new nation we are building in our country. We are confident that there are many more Senekals amongst our people and that they will continue to join hands with government to reconstruct our land and improve the lives of fellow South Africans.
Government is particularly proud of progress made thus far in the reconstruction of our country.
All national roads damaged by the floods have been repaired. All electricity and water infrastructure have been reconstructed. Temporary access bridges have been put up, allowing economic activity to resume. The reconstruction of social infrastructure within the province is gaining momentum, with over R200 million of the initial R500 million spent. The Kruger National Park is being restored to normality in time for the expected December holiday rush.