On Monday, 31 October 2011, EThekwini Mayor, Cllr James Nxumalo visited Quarry Heights to inspect the damage caused by a landslide at Ukhozinkwali road. At least four houses have suffered extensive damage due to the movement.
Mayor Nxumalo said: “I have decided to come and personally inspect the damage, and what I’ve seen is not a good sight. The four affected families have to be moved urgently because it is no longer safe for them to stay in these houses. I will be engaging with our Human Settlements Department to identify a suitable place where these families can be housed temporarily whilst engineers conduct their full investigations into the causes of this landslide and possible solutions.”
“We will consult with the affected families about their relocation. We are thankful that so far there have been no incidents resulting from this situation. This area will be constantly monitored to check if there is no further damage to other houses.”
