Community Takes Matters into Own Hands
In northern KwaZulu-Natal, villagers are taking initiative to fix their own roads and drains in preparation for the next rainy season.
Due to the lack of government intervention, residents have resorted to using their own resources to prevent further damage to their infrastructure.
They can’t wait for the government to prepare for the next rainy season
- Villagers are digging trenches
- Installing storm drains
- Clearing damaged roads
Elderly men in East Nquthu are using concrete blocks to divert water that has flooded a bridge, while local youth, led by Sbhamu Ngobese, are clearing rocks from the D2251 road in Mbewunye.
Author's summary: Villagers take initiative to fix infrastructure.