On Tuesday 4 January, severe storms hit parts of the Free State and Northwest provinces. Floodwaters damaged thousands of acres of crops between Christiana and Hertzogville and in some cases destroyed them. The damage affects a roughly estimated area of more than 6000 hectares that has been destroyed. Urgent steps are needed to mitigate the
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