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Locals living in cars after Tornado; looting taking place

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It has been a week since a tornado tore through Tongaat and parts of the north coast, forcing many to take shelter after their homes were damaged. At least eleven people were killed during severe storms that hit KZN, with seven deaths recorded in Tongaat. In the aftermath of the twister, many residents were evacuated to community halls. Durbanite Shaida Adam says her relatives in La Mercy have been living in their car since their home collapsed. She says the tornado-hit areas are disaster zones…
10 Jun 2024 5AM English South Africa News · Daily News

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