Disaster
Shacks and schools ruined as storm ravages Musina
A shack was blown several metres
Brief | 29 October 2024
Only one bridge links KwaNobuhle to Kariega after floods
Two bridges in the area were damaged
Brief | 25 October 2024
Families evacuated from their flooded homes in Nelson Mandela Bay
Municipality says mop up and damage assessment operations are underway
Brief | 22 October 2024
Citrusdal farmers devastated by two years of floods
But they are determined to start over and revive their vegetable gardens yet again
By Liezl Human
News | 3 October 2024
Durban flood victims told to vacate emergency housing
eThekwini Municipality says its planning to rehouse the affected families but can’t assist those who had previously benefitted from RDP projects
Brief | 5 September 2024
Riverlands families struggle to pick up the pieces after flash floods
Clean-up operations are underway
Text by Marecia Damons. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
News | 20 August 2024
Batten down the hatches: Cape Town families shovel sand to fend off further flooding
We don’t know how we are going to get through this disaster, says Siqalo resident
By Sandiso Phaliso and Marecia Damons
News | 16 July 2024
Masiphumelele leaders ask for help in face of relentless storm
“I can only cook meals for a few people. There are so many more people needing food.”
Brief | 12 July 2024
Shelters scramble as heavy rain continues
Besides a lack of space some shelters are also dealing with flooding
News | 12 July 2024