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Severe storm devastates Jozini in northern KZN

The Mercury

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November 04, 2025

A VIOLENT storm has wreaked havoc in Jozini, northern KwaZulu-Natal, destroying homes and infrastructure including power lines.

- SIPHESIHLE BUTHELEZI

A disaster management team has been deployed to the area by Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) MEC Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi.

Cogta department said the storm struck Wards 15 and 18 under the Jozini Local Municipality in the uMkhanyakude District on Friday evening, leaving a trail of destruction across the rural area. Heavy rains and strong winds damaged infrastructure and residential properties, while several households were completely destroyed.

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