Put thousands affected in KZN floods in empty hotels in the city, says eThekwini

Officials say temporary residential units not suitable for housing people in need

01 May 2022 - 00:00 By Orrin Singh and Lwazi Hlangu

The eThekwini municipality has called for empty hotels and hijacked buildings owned by the state to be renovated and used to accommodate those displaced by the floods...

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