ASSIGNMENT 3 SEMESTER 1 2025
UNIQUE NO:
DUE DATE: 8 MAY 2025
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Assignment 3 Semester 1 2025
Unique Number:
Due Date: 8 May 2025
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Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................................ 2
Question 1: Conceptual Understanding................................................................... 2
1.1 Definition and Significance of Disaster Management in Public Administration......2
1.2 Categories of Disasters and Examples Relevant to South Africa..............................3
Question 2: Analytical Application ........................................................................... 4
2.1 Principles of Disaster Management and Their Practical Importance.........................4
Question 3: Case Study ............................................................................................. 6
3.1 Real-Life Disaster Event in South Africa: KwaZulu-Natal Floods (April 2022).........6
Role of the National Government in Addressing the Event..............................................7
Question 4: Reflection and Recommendations ....................................................... 8
4.1 Effectiveness of Disaster Management Strategies in Mitigating Impact on
Vulnerable Populations .........................................................................................................8
Recommendations ............................................................................................................... 10
Conclusion ............................................................................................................... 10
List of References .................................................................................................... 11