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The remains of houses that were damaged in the floods in KwaZulu-Natal in April 2022. Picture: GCIS

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'National govt interventions in KZN have really assisted in relief'

By Matshepo Sehloho

Cogta KwaZulu-Natal MEC Sipho Hlomuka spokesperson Senzelwe Mzila gives an update on the situation in the province.

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    322 days ago
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    329 days ago
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    379 days ago
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    392 days ago
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    475 days ago
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    492 days ago
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