Flood alert warning as snow melts in KZN

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The department of cooperative governance and traditional affairs has warned KwaZulu-Natal Midlands residents to be aware of potential flooding as the snow melts. At least one death was reported. Nozibele Nzonzo, 39, died on Saturday after being exposed to extreme cold while stuck in a taxi caught in the snowstorm. Cooperative governance and traditional affairs MEC Thulasizwe Buthelezi said disaster response teams, first aid responders, social partners and government agencies had come together after the snowstorm hit the Midlands on Friday and Saturday. Phemelo speaks to KZN Trasport Department Spokesperson, Ndabezinhle Sibiya
23 Sep 2024 4PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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