On 6 November 2009, at approximately 14h30 the Ingwe municipal area experienced substantial rainfall with a hail-storm for a period less than an hour. The disaster occurred as a result of the strong winds that took place within Bulwer which mainly affected the following areas around:

• St Charles, Nkwezela, Macalagwala clinic, Diepdale & Ncwadi.
  

The incident caused severe damage to dwellings, access roads, power lines, natural vegetation and injured a number of people with 1 fatality reported. The incident displaced a number of people from their homes as strong winds uprooted huge trees and caused roof tops to blow away.

DAMAGE CAUSED

Gift of Givers increases Bulwer Disaster Relief to R1 million. Items include:

• 50 Tents
• 1000 Blankets
• 400 Huge Food Parcels
• 100 New Pot Sets
• Disposable Nappies
• 300 Rechargeable Lights
• New Clothing and Shoes
• 130 Gas Stoves, Gas Cylinders and Gas
• Building Material
• 500 Mattresses
• 100 Sleeping Bags
• Toys