We spoke to KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education spokesperson Muzo Mahlambi about the devastating impact of floods and fierce winds across KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape. Over 200 schools have been damaged, with 13 learners tragically killed in a transport accident. Exams are disrupted, infrastructure is crippled, and communities face displacement and power outages. Teachers urge urgent intervention as mobile classrooms roll out slowly amid continued weather alerts.