police and the minister of transport, we are going to be going into these communities affected by the floods to try and assist, assess the floods to try and assist, assess the damage but unfortunately for many people here who have lost their homes and livelihoods, they are going to be experiencing more bad weather during the course of this weekend. it s quite unfortunate because it s going to impact where they are going to be staying and also the massive mop up operations that had begun after the flags had ravaged parts of durban and kwazulu natal. let s speak to namritha sivsanker, head of the non governmental organisation, hope sa. they help underpriveleged communities in south africa. she is in durban in kwazulu natal province. thank you forjoining us. can you tell us what you are hearing and seeing about the devastation on the ground there?