Informal Settlements
A severe level 9 storm battered Gauteng over the weekend, causing widespread flooding and damage, just after an Amnesty International report warned of increasing flood vulnerabilities in South Africa's informal settlements. More than 200mm of rain fell in 24 hours, uprooting trees and flooding homes in areas like Johannesburg and Soweto. Residents in flood-prone communities expressed frustration over unfulfilled government promises to mitigate risks.
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Electrifying informal settlements in Johannesburg now costs up to R144,000 per shack, exceeding the price of building a new RDP house. The City of Johannesburg's projects in Region F have drawn scrutiny for high expenses and incomplete progress despite significant spending. Officials cite confidentiality, while residents and councillors report confusion over budgets and planning.