The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Public Works and Human Settlement, Sipho Nkosi, has reassured residents affected by the recent storm damage, that government is working to provide resources.
At least four people are known to have died after a heavy storm hit parts of KwaZulu-Natal – such as Inanda, north of Durban.
Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi, DM Pam Tshwete, MEC Sipho Nkosi together with KwaZulu-Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube as well as the eThekwini Mayor Councilor Mxolisi Kaunda and pic.twitter.com/z43avqIbs9
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The eThekwini municipality suffered the biggest losses, with 70 houses completely destroyed, and over 100 partially damaged.
Nkosi explains: “We would not run out of resources. We have to redirect resources to where they are needed most, especially when you talk about people having no roof over their heads, that is a serious emergency. When our people live in mud houses it is a big danger when there is climate change.”
“What we have to do is make sure that we channel the resources where they are needed most. Fortunately, the three spheres of government are now involved and we are going to share resources and make sure that our people live in a safe environment,” adds Nkosi.
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