The municipality was stricken by disasters in 2006/07 financial year. Various villages were affected. An emergency housing project was approved consisting of 2 000 units which forms was part of disaster project. The units were divided amongst four women contractors that were appointed. An amount of R87 million was allocated with the aim of responding to disasters. With regards to sanitation, Ventilated Pit Latrines were to be installed. Unfortunately, one contractor completed its units. Some had challenges varying from dolomite challenges and among others.