Following the eviction of displaced flood victims who had been housed at the Tehuis Hall since the April floods, the City can confirm that new accommodation has been found.

 

The City had initially decided to move the residents to  Wema Hostel, however during the move, the city was advised of potential security risks from the area. For the safety of the residents, the buses travelling to Wema Hostel were rerouted to the Lamontville police station for safety reasons. The residents remained there under guard, until they could be moved.

 

Meanwhile, the City is also investigating the cause of the initial eviction as well as the potential security threat.

 

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Issued by the eThekwini Municipality.