Zille and Zuma stand together in Knysna

Zille and Zuma stand together in Knysna. Picture: Esa Alexander
Zille and Zuma stand together in Knysna. Picture: Esa Alexander
President Jacob Zuma and Western Cape Premier Helen Zille on Thursday interacted with Knysna residents who were affected by devastating fires last week.

>https://twitter.com/nashhannibal/status/875270942959837184

According to Zille’s office‚ about 10 000 people were evacuated as fires — fanned by gale force winds — tore through the area.

Several people lost their lives.

On Wednesday the Western Cape cabinet announced that it would direct R75-million to address the damage in Knysna and surrounding areas.

>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GxXeAmrYU8

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