Cape Town shack fire victims plead for help

The displaced victims of several Cape Town shack fires are pleading with city officials to relocate them.

At least three people died in the infernos and 2,000 others lost their homes.

Fires recently broke out at informal settlements in Masiphumelele, Dunoon, Philippi, and Khayelitsha.

During an oversight visit, Human Settlements Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi promised that government would look into more permanent solutions.

The City of Cape Town says it’s engaging with the national government for more funding.

Source: eNCA

In other news – Actress Zandile Msutwana opens up on her life after The Queen

Mzansi actress Zandile Msutwana is counting her blessings as she has landed a new role after Mzansi Magic’s The Queen was canned. The actress will be appearing in Gqeberha: The Empire, which is replacing The Queen.

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