More than 40 shacks were destroyed in a fire at the SST informal settlement in Town Two, leaving over 100 people homeless on Thursday 30 May.
The cause of the fire is still unknown.
Ward 93 councillor Thando Pimpi said officials are still on the scene assessing the damage. He said the fire broke out at around 17:00.
Officials assess damage on the ground
“According to preliminary information we received yesterday, 43 shacks were affected and more than 100 people were left destitute. However, we are here today with City officials to verify the exact number of structures and people affected,” he said.
Pimpi added that he has already contacted Gift of the Givers Foundation and other humanitarian organisations to assist those impacted.
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Resident loses belongings in fire
One of the victims, Aphelele Malgas, said he lost almost all his belongings in the shack fire.
“I was at work when the incident started, but my girlfriend managed to take out some of our bags with clothes and blankets. Everything else burned inside, including the fridge, stove, cupboards and television,” he said.
Malgas said this is not the first fire in the area and called for permanent solutions.
“All we need are proper houses or relocation to serviced sites,” he said.
