The Eastern Cape government says the damage caused to infrastructure by the devastating floods that hit the province, amount to just over R5 billion.
Co-operative Governance MEC, Zolile Williams, gave an update on the floods in Mthatha on Thursday. He also confirmed that the death toll is now 101 while search and recovery teams continue with their operations.
Williams says OR Tambo and Amathole districts are the worst-hit areas with OR Tambo accounting for 77 deaths.
The recent floods caused extensive damage to roads, bridges, and healthcare facilities.
The agricultural sector has also suffered huge losses.