KZN Transport and Human Settlements MEC, Siboniso Duma, inspects rain-damaged roads and homes, pledging urgent action.
KwaZulu-Natal Transport responds to widespread rain damageMEC for Transport and Human Settlements Siboniso Duma inspecting the rehabilitation and repair of damaged roads in parts of KZN. Image: X/@KZNTransport
Residents have inundated the department with calls, videos, and pictures showcasing the destruction, as many struggle to access essential services like healthcare and education. Duma emphasised that the department is committed to assisting those affected despite limited resources and ongoing challenges caused by the rains.KwaZulu-Natal. According to Duma, efforts to relocate residents to new homes are being delayed while the list of people needing housing grows.
“Despite limited resources caused by recurring heavy rainfall and floods, we want to be closer to communities during this period of need,” he said.The inspections began in KwaMakhutha, KwaNgcolosi, and Hillcrest, southwest of Durban. Teams observed ongoing rehabilitation projects to repair damaged roads.
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