Flooding wreaks havoc on KZN South Coast, businesses and homes affected

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Nhlanhla Mabaso

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22 December 2025 | 7:03

On Sunday, several businesses in the area were forced to close due to severe flooding. A number of homes were also waterlogged.

Flooding wreaks havoc on KZN South Coast, businesses and homes affected

Damaged infrastructure in Port Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal, following heavy rains and flooding in the area. Picture: Nhlanhla Mabaso/EWN

Heavy rains and flooding have caused extensive damage in Port Shepstone on KwaZulu-Natal’s South Coast, with both private and public infrastructure affected.

On Sunday, several businesses in the area were forced to close due to severe flooding. A number of homes were also waterlogged.

Disaster management teams have been deployed, with mop-up operations set to get underway.

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KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance spokesperson Senzelwe Mzila said the coastal belt bore the brunt of the downpour.

“The coastal belt, stretching from Margate through Oslo Beach to Port Shepstone, was hit by intense rainfall starting at approximately 16:30 on Sunday, 21 December 2025. The downpour resulted in extensive damage to road infrastructure, commercial properties and shopping hubs, including the Shelly Centre.”

Mzila said preliminary reports indicate that no one was physically harmed.

“Reports so far indicate that there are no fatalities or injuries.”

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