Linda Mtoba wants answers following devastating KZN floods
Former 'Isibaya' star Linda Mtoba says "this highway flooding has been an ongoing issue, years later it's still not being attended to".
Floods have wreaked havoc in KwaZulu-Natal over the past week, and many - including actress Linda Mtoba - want to know what government will do to prevent a repeat of the devastation.
Several roads and highways in the province were flooded or severely damaged as a result of the adverse weather conditions.
Scores of homes and businesses were also damaged. DA leader in KZN Francois Rodgers told ECR Newswatch that KZN infrastructure needs to be more storm-resistant.
"There's not enough emphasis and there is not enough budget to ensure that we got the infrastructure to be able to handle this type of disaster," he said.
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Former 'Isibaya' star, Linda Mtoba, says the issues faced in KZN during severe storms are not new.
"KZN is prone to flooding yet over the years the infrastructure has not [been] maintained to withstand the rains nor built to accommodate it," she wrote on Twitter.
She also shared a video of the N2 north and southbound near the Old Durban Airport covered in water.
"This highway flooding has been an ongoing issue, years later it's still not being attended [to]," the 30-year-old wrote.
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KZN is prone to flooding yet over the years the infrastructure has not being maintained to withstand the rains nor built to accommodate it. It's not new
— Mrs Linda M (@Linda_Mtoba) April 12, 2022
This highway flooding has been an ongoing issue, years later its still not being attended too. https://t.co/4QqxYCL0Dq
— Mrs Linda M (@Linda_Mtoba) April 12, 2022
‘The Wife’ actor Linda Majola says "it is painful to witness" the devastation caused by the flooding in KZN.
"Just got off the phone with my grandmother who is in Durban. The floods have caused so much damage our community. My family is safe and unharmed but our neighbours are trying to salvage the little they have left. It is painful to witness," he tweeted.
The actor says his heart goes out to everyone affected by the disaster.
"Today and the next couple of days will be spent on restoration... I wish I was home to help our neighbours. My heart goes out to each and every one of them."
Today and the next couple of days will be spent on restoration. We have decided to close Humble Cafe until we have regained a bit of normality. I wish I was home to help our neighbours. My heart goes out to each and everyone of them. #Sisonke [2/2]
— Linda Majola (@majola_lindah) April 12, 2022
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