A VIOLENT storm left a trail of destruction on Friday, 18 November, damaging houses, schools, a clinic and bus stations.
The storm that hit Mahushu and Hazyview in Mpumalanga also left large areas without power. More than 110 houses as well as Inkunzi, Siphumelele and Lundanda high schools as well as KaMajika Clinic were damaged.
Ehlanzeni District Municipality spokesman Lucky Ngomane urged communities to be careful this rainy season.
Mayor Jester Sidell warned residents to evacuate from flood line areas and avoid crossing flooded streams as more rain was expected throughout November and December.
She said relief items such as blankets and tarpaulins were being distributed while power supply was being restored.
Resident Nomsa Nkambule (47) said: “We saw a dark cloud floating above and suddenly, a violent storm hit the entire village. The roofs of houses were blown off, leaving furniture, clothes and food wet.”
