The KwaZulu-Natal government says it is on track to relocate all Durban flood victims to permanent accommodation by 2027.
More than 1,200 families who lost their homes in the April 2022 and February 2025 floods are living in temporary emergency shelters around the city, awaiting permanent homes. The shelters have been plagued by complaints of poor living conditions, including overcrowding and lack of privacy.
Residents have highlighted issues of sharing spaces with people of different beliefs, making it challenging to observe their daily practices and the disruptions caused by late-night disturbances.