South AfricaThe giant surf that pounded Durban's coastline in March this year caused damage estimated at R115-million - and it will take at least another two years before the city's beaches and infrastructure are fully repaired. This figure does not include damage suffered to private property, which would push the estimate significantly higher. And the bad news is that surf of similar force and intensity - or even greater - can be expected within the next few years. The sea level is rising along the South African coast. Durban's sea level is rising by about 2.7 mm per year.
