South Africa

S.A’s eThekwini Mayor Estimates Storm Damage Repairs at 481.7 Million Rand

today12 June, 2024

Background

In S.A, eThekwini’s mayor, Mxolisi Kaunda, says the estimated cost of the repair of storm-damaged electricity, roads, and housing infrastructure is estimated at 481.7-million-rand. Last week heavy rain, flooding, and a tornado hit parts of KwaZulu-Natal leaving ten people dead. The most impacted areas were Tongaat, IIlovo, Umgababa, and Kingsburgh. Kaunda says there needs to be clear criteria to address natural disasters affecting formal structures, especially when people do not have insurance to mitigate acts of fraudulent claims:

 

Written by: Leonard Witbeen