Six killed in KwaZulu-Natal storm

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Jan 4, 2009, 9:00 GMT

Johannesburg - A storm which struck KwaZulu-Natal province killed at least six people, including a family of four, the South African agency Sapa reported Sunday, citing government officials. Social Development Minister Meshack Hadebe said of the storm's devastation: 'It is huge. At least 10 areas have been devastated and more than 2,000 families were affected.' He confirmed that a family of four had died in Ndwedwe. Another person was killed in the Dalton area and another in Vryheid. Premier Sbu Ndebele told Sapa the damage was extensive and that he, together with Hadebe would be visiting the affected areas. 'Once we visit these areas to assess the damage, we will compile a report and then decide whether to declare any of them disaster areas,' Hadebe said.

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