Ward 38 shack-fire victims in KTC finally received their building materials on Wednesday 13 March, after waiting for nearly a year.
The victims, who lost their homes in April last year, got the building material from the Department of Human Settlement.
Ward councillor Suzanne Zumana said the handover of the material had been long overdue. She stated that most of the victims had already rebuilt their shacks.
“It is disturbing that the department only now has provided the building material from which the shack fire incident occurred in April last year. We have two shack fire victims who are staying with relatives because they are unable to rebuild their shacks.”
According to Zumana, each victim received 15 zinc sheets, 11 rafters, four pelerines, four poles, a packet of nails, padlock and slide latch-lock.
She said they are aware that the material is not enough but will make the difference. She urged the community to switch off all the electrical appliances when they leave their homes.
One of the beneficiaries, Mbulelo Mbelwa, praised the councillor for giving them the material.
“I’m so happy with the new building material. Without our ward councillor we are nothing. I nagged her and asked her about the material, which we wouldn’t have received this material if Zumana wasn’t here.”
Mbelwa said he will build a room for the children. He said his children are too old to stay with them in the same house.
“I have two sons (16 and 12 years old). I will have a private space now. We will be able to enjoy ourselves with my wife.”
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