'Demoralised and hurt': Eastern Cape farmer's livelihood destroyed in floods
she had already received orders that had been paid for. 'The effects of this disaster are not limited to infrastructure or financial losses; they strike at the heart of the community's livelihood and wellbeing.
'It also destroyed practical training for students who are doing in-service training. I had to let go of some of the workers. I am demoralised and hurt.'
Kwetana's farm employs: 28 permanent employees;
22 students;
four interns; and
12 casual workers.
This is not the first time her farm has been devastated by floods. In 2021 flooding swept through her farm twice. She said she didn't have insurance.
'I don't have plans yet. The money the business makes goes back to the business. I don't see the money, that's why I can't afford insurance. Some months, the business did not make enough money. However, when the business recovers, I will consider getting insurance,' she said.
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