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The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) wishes to offer our condolences to the families who have lost loved ones in the tragic floods in KZN.

Many businesses have been lost as their premises, equipment and property has been damaged and this will threaten jobs and livelihoods.

The loss and damage to infrastructure and commercial logistics platforms will set our economic recovery back in a significant way. 

We urge the government to do everything in its powers to assist our businesses to mitigate the risks they are facing. We also wish to encourage our insurance companies to attend to claims expeditiously. We condemn the few who are alleged to be looking for reasons not to pay, instead of doing the right ethical thing by assisting our businesses and communities with their insurance claims.

We call on corporate SA and the society at large to send donations, and any relevant resources and expertise to help the people of KZN at this difficult time. Working together we will overcome any difficult situation.

Issued by SACCI