Ramaphosa urges the public to avoid building in flood-prone areas [SOUND]

# President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged South Africans to avoid building homes in flood-prone areas. During his visit to Mthatha in the Eastern Cape, where floods have claimed at least 78 lives, Ramaphosa said building in dangerous areas puts families at greater risk. The president also called for stronger measures to protect communities from future disasters. He says the government will assess the damage and support affected communities: