1 person died due to the fire in Wag n Bitjie informal settlement in Nomzamo, Strand, on Christmas eve.
About 64 homes were destroyed and 200 people displaced.
The Ministry and Department of Human Settlements, extended condolences to the family of the deceased, 30- year old Vuyolwethu Sicwala, who died as a result of smoke inhalation, whilst battling the fire.
Xolani Diniso, Councillor of the area, is asking for donations.
“We humbly ask for your donations to help our Brothers and Sisters start afresh with anything that might assist them to start afresh mostly School uniform, clothes, Blankets , Mattresses ever ready Food.
I commit myself that I will go and fetch whatever you want to donate to the affected people. Lets all put our hands together and assist our brother and sisters in this time of need.”
Goods can be dropped off at Lwandle Municipal Offices.
NGOs like Gift of the Givers,Churches, Private Sector and Individual Samaritans are on site to provide relief and assistance.
Important numbers:
Councillor Xolani Diniso
0840550615
Andiswa Dinga
Leader of Wag n bitjie B
071 123 6622