Devastating Khayelitsha fire leaves over 140 people destitute! More than 140 people have been left destitute after a devastating fire ripped through Silvertown, Khayelitsha.
According to the City of Cape Town’s disaster risk management centre, Friday night’s blaze gutted about 45 homes in the area.
Devastating Khayelitsha fire
Emergency response teams have since been deployed to assist those affected by the fire.
Spokesperson Charlotte Powell said the names of those displaced will be submitted to SASSA and the national Department of Human Settlements for additional support and relief.
“City departments have been activated to clear the debris and restore any municipal infrastructure and services affected by the incident. Humanitarian relief will be provided by The Salvation Army and Gift of the Givers.”
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Friends of the late Presley Chweneyagae could not hold back their tears as they gathered to bid farewell to the award-winning actor. Chweneyagae is being laid to rest at Zandfontein Cemetery in Pretoria on Saturday.
His funeral service was held at the Akasia Community Hall earlier, where mourners came together to say their final goodbyes. The Tsotsi star passed away last week due to respiratory complications. Read More
