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Nkandla – Heavy rains have resulted in the devastation of homes in Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal.
“Following the severe rainfall and strong winds that inflicted considerable damage in Ward 1, Emanzamnyama in Nkandla,” remarked Transport and Human Settlements MEC Siboniso Duma on Saturday, December 28, 2024.
MEC Duma shared the following updates:
- A mobile team from the Department of Human Settlements at both national and provincial levels will assess the damage and hasten intervention efforts.
- The verification process will be expedited starting tomorrow to address the needs of vulnerable households promptly.
The province is closely monitoring weather reports from the South African Weather Services.
“We commend the Minister of Human Settlements, Thembi Nkadimeng, for setting up a satellite office in KZN and deploying a Disaster Management Team,” added MEC Duma.
“This proactive strategy will not only foster a collaborative effort among all three tiers of government but will also ensure the rapid delivery of emergency housing and other relief measures.
“We also praise the chair of the portfolio committee on Sport, Arts and Culture, Hon. Sizophila Mkhize, for working with the local Councillor and alerting authorities on behalf of the affected communities.”
