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Podcast: First Take SA
Episode: Government Declares National Disaster as Floods and Wildfires Hit Multiple Provinces
Description: The government has declared a national disaster in provinces hit by severe flooding, including KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, Limpopo and the Western Cape; which has also experiencenced  wild fires. Heavy rainfall has displaced many communities, damaged homes and disrupted basic services. The South African Red Cross Society has responded to the disasters, but says that collective action is needed to address the scale of the impact. For an update; Elvis Presslin spoke to Kwa Zulu Natal Red Cross Provincial Manager Siyabonga Hlatshwayo