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Despite living in challenging conditions she remained reserved and independent, rarely asking for help. Her car became a fixture in the Main Road, drawing attention from concerned residents and passersby who noted her quiet resilience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, after years on the road, she recently accepted assistance, agreeing to move into a care facility that can provide her with the support she needs. The specifics of her location and treatment remain confidential, and Mrs K has respectfully declined to speak to the media. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When <span>TygerBurger<\/span> approached her last week before she moved she said she did not want to bother anyone. While little is known about her personal story, her choice to accept assistance highlights the importance of community and the positive impact of support systems available for those facing difficult situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-reaching-out-for-help\">Reaching out for help<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After her vehicle was removed interest on social media and a video posted by Arrive Alive quickly grew, leading to Mrs K reaching out for help. According to Jonathan Mills, Ward 107 councillor, he was happy with the outcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He said: \u201cI am very pleased that this situation has finally been resolved after a number of years in a manner that protects her rights as well as restores the public road.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mills said he couldn\u2019t give details of her location or treatment other than to say she was taken to a treatment facility. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe were not aware of any family, but since her vehicle being removed was reported on social media I spoke to a lady in Gauteng who claims to be her sister. This information and the contact information was passed to the Department of Social Development (DSD).\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Residents say it is heartening to see someone stepping up to help a lady living in her car. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cReaching out to those in difficult situations can make a big difference, and shows the strength of community support,\u201d said Mariel Gardner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"Images\" data-pos=\"middle\" id=\"embed_241dc99e\">\n<div class=\"slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-smallsrc=\"https:\/\/cdn.24.co.za\/files\/Cms\/General\/d\/12352\/395ad4f3b41e40c1a8680c93fc452be7.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/692d218a8c6f4fe4bc93cc70c6c5f093.jpg\" title=\"The car Mrs K lived in for years parked in Parklands Main Road.\"><p><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\">The car Mrs K lived in for years parked in Parklands Main Road.<\/div>\n<div class=\"img_accreditation\"><span 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