KZN on Brink of Disaster as Foot and Mouth Outbreak Spreads, Government Prepares for Emergency Measures
The South African government is on the cusp of declaring a state of disaster in KwaZulu-Natal to combat the spreading Foot and Mouth disease epidemic, which has already claimed hundreds of livestock. This move would unlock emergency funds and accelerate the distribution of a locally developed vaccine.
disasters•2/7/2026