Heavy rains have recently battered Port Shepstone on the KwaZulu-Natal south coast, leading to widespread disruption and damage to roads, infrastructure, and local businesses. The relentless downpour has also wreaked havoc in the eThekwini metro, leaving many residents reeling from the aftermath.
As the waters rose, local business owners sprang into action to salvage what they could.
The financial blow has been staggering; Abu-Sayed estimates that his stock suffered damages amounting to nearly half a million rand. The immediate impact on local businesses like his raises concerns about the long-term effects on the community’s economy as supports are sought to aid recovery efforts.
As residents begin to assess the damage to their homes and livelihoods, community resilience becomes paramount. Local authorities are expected to conduct assessments to determine the extent of the damage and to mobilise efforts for recovery and support in the coming days.