President Cyril Ramaphosa has handed over new homes to families who lost their houses during the devastating KwaZulu-Natal floods of April 2022.
The handover took place at the Cornubia Integrated Human Settlements Project in eThekwini on Thursday, 29 October 2026, as government continues efforts to relocate flood survivors from temporary accommodation into permanent homes.
The 2022 floods claimed more than 440 lives, destroyed approximately 4,000 homes and damaged thousands of other properties across KwaZulu-Natal.
Many affected families spent years in temporary emergency accommodation while awaiting permanent housing. The Cornubia development was identified as one of the projects intended to provide a long-term solution for displaced households.
The housing handover forms part of the broader Cornubia Integrated Human Settlements Project, which is expected to deliver 12,593 housing units through various programmes, including fully subsidised homes and social housing.
The development also includes supporting infrastructure and amenities intended to improve residents’ access to essential services and economic opportunities.
During the event, Ramaphosa highlighted the importance of ensuring that families displaced by disasters move from temporary shelter into permanent homes.
The government has acknowledged that, despite progress in providing housing, some families affected by the floods are still waiting for permanent accommodation.
Further construction is continuing at Cornubia, with additional housing units planned as part of efforts to accommodate more flood-affected households.
