Amnesty International stated on Tuesday that the South African government failed to provide adequate housing and essential services to more than five million people living in informal settlements, which are highly susceptible to severe flooding.

Based on its report , Amnesty International South Africa found that the government’s response to flooding disasters and the housing crisis, alongside the implementation of national legislation, was “patchy and piecemeal”, which explains the development of informal settlements across the country.

The report detailed that more than five million South African nationals live in informal settlements, deprived of vital services such as water, electricity, and sanitation. Additionally, people who have been displaced by floods are still living in tem

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