Failure to rebuild KZN bad for long-term stability and growth
Failure to adequately rebuild the KwaZulu-Natal coastal region following the recent bouts of inclement weather could have significant consequences for the region and its economy.
This is according to Professor Hope Magidimisha-Chipungu, the South African Research Chair Initiatives (Sarchi) chair for Inclusive Cities from the University Of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN).
Among the potential outcomes if the reconstruction did not happen were: continued vulnerability to future disasters; disrupted economic activities; an impacted tourism industry;