Nkandla – Heavy rainfall has caused extensive damage to homes in Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal.

“Following the intense rains and strong winds that resulted in significant destruction in Ward 1, Emanzamnyama, Nkandla,” announced 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 accelerate interventions.
• The process of verification will be expedited starting tomorrow to address the needs of vulnerable households.

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 dispatching a Disaster Management Team,” remarked MEC Duma.

“This proactive step will not only foster a collaborative effort among all three levels of government but will also ensure the prompt 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 partnering with the local Councillor and alerting authorities on behalf of the affected communities.”