Analyst slams ‘vile’ reaction to EC floods as a sign of moral decay

Political analyst, Lesego More, has criticised some social media users for lacking ubuntu, saying blaming victims of a natural disaster and suggesting that they deserve the tragedy that has befallen them because of a party they support is a sign of moral decay.

More’s remarks are in reaction to utterances of some X users who say they don’t feel bad for the Eastern Cape flood victims because residents of the province consistently vote for the ANC, which is alleged to have a track record of poor service delivery.

More than 70 lives have, so far, been lost in the disaster, with rescue efforts hampered by limited resources. Poor infrastructure is also cited as one of the reasons for the extent of loss and damage caused by the floods.

No matter what you say to Eastern Cape residents. When they arrive on ballot boxes, they choose ANC. Even on their death bed they will choose ANC. Funny when they complain every week on Cutting Edge and news about service delivery.

— Rebellion 🌐 (@rebellion_ekapa) June 12, 2025

Despite these realities and complexities, More says the lack of empathy and inability to go beyond politics is not something to be taken lightly.

He believes the negative sentiments and remarks are symptomatic of a society whose moral fibre needs urgent attention.

Meanwhile, the Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister, Velenkosini Hlabisa, has announced the classification of a national state of disaster in four provinces, which include KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape, to coordinate urgent relief efforts.

It is estimated that over 50 schools in the Eastern Cape and more than 130 in KwaZulu-Natal have been damaged by the bad weather.

The Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, has urged calm – assuring affected communities that the damaged schools will be repaired to ensure that classes resume soon.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will visit flood-affected areas in the Eastern Cape on Friday.

Ramaphosa has expressed his sadness at the loss of lives and conveyed condolences to the bereaved families and affected communities.