Residents of flood-devastated Mbaula village plead for permanent housingResidents of Mbaula village in Limpopo are counting heavy losses two weeks after devastating floods swept through the area. At least 36 homes were destroyed, forcing dozens of families into overcrowded temporary shelters as they wait for government assistance. The smell of damp earth hangs in the air as residents try to salvage what little remains of their belongings. Many displaced families are sheltering at a local church hall, where conditions are increasingly difficult. Seseleni Rikhotso (29), also sheltering at the church hall, says residents were caught completely off guard.