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THE SMART NEWS SOURCE | Feb 10 2010 06:57 | LAST UPDATED Feb 10 2010 06:57 |
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Five people are confirmed to have died and at least 400 houses were destroyed in a heavy storm in Durban's Molweni area on Friday. Captain Troy Allison, head of the police search-and-rescue unit, said five people were confirmed dead, adding that the search was continuing. However, provincial ambulance services said that eight had died. Two children, Samkelisiwe Nzunga (10) and Sanele Hlongwane (9) were among the victims. They had just come back from school when their house collapsed. Nzunga's mother, Nokwenza (32) said her daughter was already dead when they found her, and Sanele died a few minutes after he was rescued. "I still can't believe they are gone ... It hurts, only God knows why it happened," she said. Families were milling around in the drizzling rain, devastated and in disbelief at what had happened. Resident Sime Majola said he was in his house when the storm struck. "I tried to close the door and then the roof came off and when I ran out, the house collapsed behind me," said Majola.  CONTINUES BELOW He described the week as being one of the worst in his life because he had lost his job on Wednesday and now his house was in ruins. Democratic Alliance councillor Tex Collins said the storm was over in about five to six minutes. "The storm arrived, it was over in a matter of five or six minutes ... it was hail, rain and wind. It's as though someone drove a bulldozer though the area," said Collins. Another resident, Lindiwe Ntshangase, said her house was fine but was concerned about her brother who also lived in a house in the area. She said she was still waiting for him to arrive. People were standing outside their houses, loading whatever they could salvage into cars. A large contingent of police, and rescue and emergency services personnel were at the scene. KwaZulu-Natal ambulance service staff said at least 100 people were reported to be injured. Of the injured, fifty were described as being in a serious condition. Meanwhile, in the Shongweni area, telephone poles had been buckled and bowled over by strong winds. - Sapa TOPICS IN THIS ARTICLE
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Roland Osborne on November 15, 2008, 6:45 pm
In response to Ronald ... Radio reports said these where RDP houses. So not only are they way behind they are also of very poor quality. Hopefully this tragedy will help to highlight this fact and get proper houses built.
Kyle Logan on November 17, 2008, 9:11 am
What is the "Inkanyamba"? Does it exist for real? Who has seen it and can it be described.
I was told by people in Molweni that a witchdoctor took a picture of the Monster (inkanyamba) that destroyed Molweni. The Monster is believed to have entered the river next to iNanda dam. Apparently, the snake, as it is assumed to be, is not comfortable where it is and may come out soon. My qustion is: What will happen to people of Molweni with the disaster waiting to happen.
Sizwe Makhunga on November 26, 2008, 11:37 am
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Was it a "Shack?" Was it of solid brick construction." What...?
How can this happen in this day and age where homes ought to be built, not thrown together.
My heart goes out to those who lost loved ones, especially if they were children lost. You all have my deepest condolences!
This is very troubling.
Roland.