{
  "id": 11962491,
  "title": "IFP to prioritise accommodation for Durban flood victims",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/ifp-to-prioritise-accommodation-for-durban-flood-victims",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-04T16:02:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/1165953-2/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) has stated that providing accommodation for flood victims in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, will be their top priority. Last month, flash floods affected numerous suburbs, resulting in thousands of residents being displaced. IFP leader Velenkosini Hlabisa emphasized the importance of aligning public infrastructure, housing, and disaster management to adapt to climate change. He made these remarks during the launch of a 30-day countdown to the local government elections in Durban. Hlabisa highlighted the IFP's commitment to improving readiness to mitigate climate change, as they have learned from past disasters in eThekwini. \"Once bitten, twice shy,\" he said. Under the leadership of Comrade Hlengwa and his deputy Skhakhane, the IFP aims to develop a clear plan to ensure that especially in informal settlements, their people do not become victims of disasters again in a climate change era. Hlabisa further mentioned that with the support of the three spheres of government - local, provincial, and national - the disaster management team will be involved to ensure the safety of the people becomes a priority.",
  "summary": "IFP leader Velenkosini Hlabisa has also stressed the need to align public infrastructure.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}