Storm leaves families homeless in uMsinga

Storm leaves families homeless in uMsinga

Several families in uMsinga Local Municipality have been left homeless after a powerful storm lashed the area. 

Some Kruger National Park roads closed amid wet weather
SAN Parks

Officials say heavy rains battered the Midlands municipality on Friday night destroying a number of classrooms at a local school and affecting multiple wards. 


KZN’s disaster management teams are busy assessing the extent of the damage.


READ: SANDF death toll in DRC rises to 14


The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Department in the province says hail, strong winds and heavy rains caused significant damage in the Zululand, uMzinyathi, and uThukela districts over the weekend.


MEC Thulasizwe Buthelezi will be visiting wards 14 to 19 in Abaqulusi on Sunday to provide support to the communities.


Find us on social media

Follow the ECR Newswatch WhatsApp channel here

We are also on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter)

newswatch new banner 1

Show's Stories