Homelessness Triples in KwaZulu-Natal Amid Poverty and Unemployment

The homeless population in KwaZulu-Natal has surged, tripling over the past four years, according to community organisations I Care and the Dennis Hurley Centre. Abject poverty in rural areas and high unemployment rates are identified as key contributors to this growing crisis, leaving more children and adults living on the streets. Efforts to address these challenges remain urgent as the crisis deepens.