The KwaZulu-Natal government has purchased an apartment block to temporarily house those affected by emergency situations.
The announcement follows fresh flooding as heavy rains lash the province.
But the government says it is responding quicker after learning painful lessons following April’s deadly floods.
In that event, over 400 people died, tens of thousands were displaced and the estimated cost of repairs soared into the billions.
On Wednesday, the province is expected to close more shelters and move occupants to the Pinetown Student Village.
Source: eNCA
In other news – Halala! Ex-Minister Malusi Gigaba getting married for the third time
Former Minister of Home Affairs of the Republic of South Africa, Malusi Gigaba is set to get married for the third time, according to Zimoja.
The 51-year-old politician, who has also held office as the Minister of Public Enterprise, is said to have paid lobola for his Eswatini fiancée, Nomfundo Fakudze. The publication reports that Gigaba sent his uncles to the Kingdom of Eswatini in Manzini this past weekend. Learn More
