Victims Of Shack Fires In Strand Plead For Help

Residents of Wag n Bietjie informal settlement whose shacks were gutted by a fire at Nomzamo , near Strand, have pleaded with the authorities to assist them to rebuild their lives.

One person died in the fire that broke out early this morning. More than 50 structures have been destroyed and about 130 people have been displaced.

A resident, Tebogo Hlalile, says he could not save any of his belongings.

"I didnt have a chance to take any clothes. Anything, card or ID. We were just running. One thing I did manage to help is my kids and my wife. But I just want help, that we going to get help, food or a place to stay for now until we get back on our feet."