“THREE strikes and you’re out”, was the sinking feeling oThongathi’s community leaders and residents faced after a tornado struck the area, north of Durban, on Monday.
It has been estimated that 7 000 households were without roofs, affecting 17 000 people.
Nature’s wrath wrecked houses, buildings, schools, infrastructure, and claimed the lives of 12, leaving the community concerned about how quickly mopping-up and restoration operations would last.
The eThekwini Municipality, various government departments, aid organisations like Gift of the Givers, community and religious groups have