More than 300 people were left homeless in Wallacedene near Kraaifontein, after a shack fire destroyed at least 85 shacks.
“They lost everything they had and were only left with the clothes on their backs.
The City’s Fire and Rescue Services spokesperson Jermaine Carelse said: “Twelve fire engines and three water tankers responded to an emergency scene at Thakudi Street in Wallacedene, Kraaifontein, on Monday afternoon.“The fire was extinguished at 5.42pm, with no fatalities or injuries recorded.” Non-government organisation Gift of the Givers, yesterday responded to the scene armed with essential supplied and food for the affected families. Picture: Nomalanga Tshuma.
“Despite being surrounded by suitable land for housing, the City still fails to build homes for our people.
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