Rebuilding has been the number one priority for storm-hit communities in oThongathi (Tongaat) and surrounds.
Volunteers, donors, non-governmental and non-profit organisations and government departments have streamed into the area to offer aid.
A tornado left a trail of destruction, taking 12 lives, damaging 7 000 houses, uprooting trees and causing damage estimated at more than R1.3 billion.
Yesterday, the Premier of KwaZulu Natal, Thami Ntuli, visited oThongathi to assess recovery and relief efforts, and expressed gratitude to all social partners for their contributions. “There is nothing greater than what you have done, how willing you are to partner with the government in rebuilding KZN”. Residents Sithembiso Moyo and Krishnee Naidoo said they were grateful for the assistance received from a private donor, Kevin Naidoo, who supplied building materials.…