{"id":296969,"date":"2026-01-22T13:57:43","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T11:57:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/relief-pouring-in-for-masiphumelele-fire-victims\/"},"modified":"2026-01-23T09:38:55","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T07:38:55","slug":"relief-pouring-in-for-masiphumelele-fire-victims","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/relief-pouring-in-for-masiphumelele-fire-victims\/","title":{"rendered":"Community responds with donations as Masiphumelele fire affects over 1100 people"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

CAPE TOWN – <\/strong>Much needed relief has begun pouring in for the affected families in Masiphumelele <\/a>where over 300 homes were destroyed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Stapled food items such as rice, milk bread, beans and canned goods have started to arrive for the fire victims.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Disaster recovery operations are in full swing in Masiphumelele following Tuesday’s blaze that ravaged the area on Tuesday 20 January. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That afternoon, at 15:15, the City <\/a>of Cape Town\u2019s Fire and Rescue Service responded to reports of homes and vegetation burning in the informal settlement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Several fire stations arrived on the scene as well as 40 ground-crew members and three helicopters for aerial support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The fire broke out at 15:15 on Tuesday 20 January and lasted four hours. PHOTO: SIPHOKAZI DOKO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The fire was contained four hours later at 19:30.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So far there are 363 shacks that been damaged, the City’s Disaster Risk Management Centre (DRM) confirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Families are left picking up the charred remains of their home in the aftermath of the fire. PHOTO: BRIGHTON ZULU.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

DRM are working alongside the Informal Settlements Management Branch, who has begun registering all persons affected by the blaze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve also activated the Solid Waste Department to clear the fire site so that rebuilding efforts can get underway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Toiletries are desperately needed for the victims who lost their homes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Other relevant City services have been called in to check for damage to water, sanitation and electricity infrastructure,” said DRM spokesperson, Charlotte Powell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After assessing the fire damage, the DRM’s infrastructure assessment found that water and sanitation infrastructure (standpipes, toilets etc.) were still intact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Residents have begun donating clothing for victims of the Masiphumelele fire.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

“There was damage to electricity infrastructure \u2013 in particular overhead cables; but the area has been made safe by technicians,” she added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The clearing of fire debris is being handled by Solid Waste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gift of the Givers and non-governmental organisation, Living Hope (NGO) are assisting affected families, Powell said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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An organised arrangement of infant clothing and toys that was donated. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Living <\/a>Hope are a multi-faceted organisation that mobilises hundreds of volunteers per year to serve locals through responsive programmes in under-resourced, under-served communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Current estimates suggest that the total number of displaced fire victims are 1124, said Candice Thomas, a media liason with the organisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This includes: 302 young boys and girls as well as 50 infants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“There has been some amazing donations, we are so incredibly grateful for the response from the greater community. So far there have been up to 382 households impacted,” she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ALSO READ Four-hour fire ravages Masiphumelele homes affecting 650 residents seeking help<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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