Fire

Nyanga fire victims unable to rebuild their homes

The City says it will now be assisting the families left homeless by the fire nearly a month ago

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Brief | 30 May 2019

Family killed by fire in RDP house

Twayisa Myathaza and her three children were the victims of a faulty electricity box, say witnesses

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News | 21 May 2019

“Everything that I worked hard for is burnt to ashes”

Over 200 left homeless by Masiphumelele fire

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Brief | 20 May 2019

Fire leaves hundreds homeless in Overcome Heights

Luckily no injuries were reported following Monday night’s blaze

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Brief | 5 March 2019

Green Point fire could have been contained say residents

A lack of water and access roads hindered efforts to douse shack fire in Khayelitsha

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News | 4 March 2019

Hundreds left homeless after shack fire in Dunoon

People have lost everything in the fire, but luckily there were no fatalities

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Brief | 15 February 2019

Woman can’t keep the dog that saved her life

Scotty rescued Nonzame Vuyi in a shack fire in Cape Town; now he may have to be sent to the Eastern Cape

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News | 5 February 2019

Dozens of homes destroyed in Overstrand fire

Betty’s Bay bears the brunt of blaze, which is now under control

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Photo Essay | 12 January 2019

Fire leaves over 160 homeless in Khayelitsha

“I’m grateful to be alive” says survivor

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News | 29 November 2018

Knysna fire victims blame slow response for tragedy

SANParks manager says gale force winds made the situation untenable

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News | 2 November 2018

Residents struggle to rebuild after shack fire in East London

100 homes destroyed and 350 people displaced in Kwinana informal settlement

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Brief | 1 November 2018

Firefighters protest in Cape Town

“We seek nothing other than getting paid for the hours we work,” says union leader

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Brief | 26 October 2018

Over 800 people homeless after Vrygrond fire

309 homes destroyed in Overcome Heights informal settlement

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News | 26 October 2018

Kosovo fire victims slowly rebuild their lives

City of Cape Town fire kits supplied to 98% of those affected

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Brief | 24 October 2018

Day care centre rebuilt after fire – for the fifth time

“I just need the municipality to assist me rebuild,” says principal

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News | 19 October 2018