Severe weather in KZN: 11 lives lost and infrastructure damaged

Eleven people have died in KwaZulu-Natal due to severe weather since the start of December 2024, with the estimated cost of infrastructure damage currently at R411 million.This was according to KZN Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) MEC Reverend Thulasiwe Buthelezi, who had led the response to storm damage and offered support to affected families.KZN Cogta spokesperson Senzelwe Mzila said the province is struggling with the aftermath of severe weather that has impacted KZN since Sunday, causing damage to infrastructure, widespread power outages, and loss of life.He said…