# Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs minister Velenkosini Hlabisa says over 1.25-billion-rand will be disbursed for disaster relief following the June floods. Hlabisa confirmed that municipalities and provinces have adjusted budgets to address damage. The Disaster Response and Recovery Grants will target poor infrastructure and planning with the Eastern Cape province alone receiving 504-million-rand of the recovery funds. He says efforts are underway to ensure proper use and prevent misuse of funds:
COGTA allocates R1.25-billion for disaster relief after June floods [SOUND]
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