WebApr 13, 2024 · Durban floods are a massive wake-up call: A deadly combination of climate change, corruption and ineptitude. By Tshilidzi Marwala. Follow. 13 Apr 2024 2. Professor Tshilidzi Marwala is the ... WebIn Durban, more than 226,000 households live in informal settlements, where flood risk is heightened by a lack of governance and planning. The Palmiet Catchment Rehabilitation …
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WebApr 25, 2024 · Johan Fourie’s house in Amanzimtoti, Durban, collapsed after a storm on 22 April 2024 caused the soil beneath it to become unstable. (Photo: Aisha Abdool Karim) At least 51 people are dead in ... WebFlooding, landslides, collapsed buildings and rivers bursting their banks were reported all along the south of Durban, with the hardest-hit areas being uMlazi, eManzimtoti, … onyx orange
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WebApr 21, 2024 · Professor Engelbrecht stated that the 2024 floods in Durban and KwaZulu-Natal should have been a clear warning to the government of the vulnerability of communities to heavy mudslides and floods. He argued that "climate science is thus clear that South Africa needs to invest in climate change adaptation and the uptake of early … WebApr 26, 2024 · An interim report tabled at eThekwini Metro following flooding in Durban this week has estimated the cost of repair to tip over R650m. The municipality held a special executive committee (Exco) meeting on Friday at the city's Disaster Management Centre. Based on interim assessments, the report estimates that interventions to assist displaced ... WebDec 12, 2024 · Image: Supplied. At least three people have died in Durban as heavy rain causes houses to collapse in northern parts of the city. A 41-year-old man died while in bed when a landslide smashed into ... onyx ore-1 facebook