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South Africa: Progress Made in Water, Power Supply Restoration in KZN
SAnews.gov.za, 14 June 2022
KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Sihle Zikalala, says substantial progress has been made in restoring water and power supply in areas affected by the recent floods. Read more »
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South Africa: Progress Made in Port of Durban Repairs
SAnews.gov.za, 14 June 2022
The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) has hailed Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) for the "significant progress" made in repairs to its Durban Rail and Ports following the heavy… Read more »
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South Africa: KZN Aims to Accommodate Over 4,000 Displaced Families
SAnews.gov.za, 14 June 2022
As the construction of Temporary Residential Units (TRUs) continues, KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Sihle Zikalala, says the provincial government's focus is to accommodate more than 4 396… Read more »
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South Africa: Government Urged to Explore a 'Disaster Fund' for Future Disasters
SAnews.gov.za, 14 June 2022
The Public Service Commission (PSC) has recommended for government to explore a possible 'Disaster Fund' managed by an independent multi-sectoral body/structure, with strong… Read more »
Gains Made as South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal Recovers From Floods
KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Sihle Zikalala, has said substantial progress has been made in restoring water and power supply in areas affected by the recent floods. Zikalala expressed his gratitude to the Gift of the Givers foundation, which has donated 14 boreholes, with 11 already having been drilled.
Meanwhile, the Department of Public Enterprises hailed Transnet Freight Rail for the "significant progress" made in repairs to its Durban Rail and Ports. "The recovery from the damage caused by the flooding in KwaZulu-Natal will enable exporters and importers that utilise the Port of Durban to return to normality and Transnet will endeavour that all shipping lines continue to service the Port of Durban," the department said in a statement.
The floods - which were described as the worst that the province has seen, killed at least 430 people and displaced thousands more - have prompted calls by the Public Service Commission (PSC) for a 'Disaster Fund'. The PSC said that this is to ensure adequate resourcing of socio-economic relief packages for future pandemics or disasters.
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On May 20, 2022, the South African Weather Service (SAWS) placed the KwaZulu-Natal province on red alert for heavy rains and flooding. The heaviest rain fell on May 21, ... Read more »
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As communities in South Africa's coastal province KwaZulu-Natal continue to search for their missing loved ones after devastating floods that killed more than 400 people, the ... Read more »
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Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Minister, Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, has noted progress made in assisting those affected by the recent floods in KwaZulu-Natal Read more »
