Heavy Storm Incidents – Preliminary Report and Ongoing Assessments


The Moses Kotane Local Municipality, through its Disaster Management Unit, hereby informs all stakeholders and members of the public that the municipality experienced heavy storm incidents during the early hours of Sunday, 04 January 2026.
Following preliminary reports, the affected villages identified thus far are Mahobieskraal and Manamakgoteng.
Municipal disaster response teams have been dispatched and are currently conducting assessments in these areas.
The municipality anticipates receiving additional incident reports as the assessment process progresses.
All verified cases and assessed damages will be formally recorded and referred to relevant sector departments for further intervention and assistance, in line with established disaster management protocols.
The municipality will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available and urges affected residents to cooperate with assessment teams on the ground. For further queries or report nee disaster cases please call Ms Masego Mokotedi @ 078 458 1020.
Issued by:
Moses Kotane Local Municipality
Communications Unit

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