Amnesty International calls for transparency on KZN flood relief

The group visited some of the worst affected areas in Isipingo, Umlazi, Durban Central, and Tongaat last week to see if government kept its promises.

A report found that some of the areas have been without water for over a month with little to no intervention from the government.

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Amnesty International South Africa Executive Director Shenilla Mohamed people now rely on donors instead of their government.

"People feel that their rights to safety, water, sanitation, dignity, and privacy have been neglected by the government. They've had to rely on civil society, individuals, political parties, and business owners for help. 

"Some had to relieve themselves in the bushes because of a lack of proper sanitation. The fact that, as of today, the houses that were promised to the people living in the Isipingo transit camp have not been finished shows a lack of accountability.

"We are also calling on government to be transparent about the funds allocated towards the destruction - where these are allocated to, and how they are spent. They must also provide a clear plan outlining their response to these devastating floods." 

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Government has allocated over R1 billion to help rebuild KZN homes after the first floods.

This weekend saw parts of eThekwini receive over 266 millimetres of rain, leading to the evacuation of more than 200 people from their homes.

One person has been confirmed dead.