The Citizen By Enkosi Selane
In the aftermath of a devastating tornado that struck Tongaat, in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) on Monday, residents of Sandfields and Fairbreeze are facing a new challenge of theft.
Properties damaged by the tornado are being targeted by thieves who are taking advantage of the chaos and darkness caused by power outages.
According to residents, drug addicts are entering homes and stealing valuable items, leaving families vulnerable and struggling to recover from the disaster.
Reaction Unit South Africa (Rusa) spokesperson Prem Balram, said an elderly woman, who is trying to restore her home in Sandfields, reported that her grandsons are sleeping outside at night to protect the few items they salvaged from their extensively damaged home.
The areas affected by the tornado are experiencing power outages.
âThieves are utilising the darkness at night to gain entry to homes and strip them off their valuables,â Balram added.
Vacant homes, abandoned by families who were forced to relocate, are also being targeted.
A video taken in Sandfields shows the area where thieves conduct their business at night, highlighting the urgency of the situation.
Rusa has introduced security measures to protect their properties and prevent further theft.
âHigh visibility patrols and operations are being conducted to arrest & detain those responsible,â said Balram.
Moreover, Balram confirmed that there are some people left stranded and living in the damaged homes.
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