DStv Channel 403 Sunday, 24 November 2024

Cape Town fires | Residents stress the need for proper housing

CAPE TOWN - The City of Cape Town is coordinating aid for residents of informal settlements left stranded by fires.

Officials say around 800 people have been displaced by fires that ripped through a section of Mfuleni, Du Noon and Langa at the weekend.

Two Mfuleni residents lost their lives in the blaze and one was taken to hospital.

READ: CAPE FIRES | VICTIMS AT 3 INFORMAL SETTLEMENTS BEGIN THE PROCESS OF REBUILDING

In Langa, residents say it’s time they were moved into proper homes.

In all three areas, people have also started rebuilding their homes as quickly as they can.

  • eNCA's Kevin Brandt reports.

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