The news media have reported extensively on the devastation caused by the recent rains in KwaZulu-Natal with this piece covering in particular the plight of hospitals in the province. Our thoughts are with those who have lost their lives in the storms, and with those who have suffered devastation in losing homes and property. Our support and thanks go to those who will be at the forefront of repairing the damage caused, including that at hospitals, and including the MEC for Health in the province, and the national Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi. The pictures following are courtesy of eNCA and The New Age respectively, and show the mopping up at one hospital and the damage at King Edward Hospital.