Villagers in Mekemeke in Mpumalanga, along the banks of Mhlambanyatsi river have been cutoff for over a week since the recent rains. The villagers were given food parcels by local government officials, together with non governmental organisations, Red Cross and Gift of the Givers. Villagers have been unable to go to shops to buy food supplies and children have also not been able to go to schools. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES