Mthembu says Gordhan being targeted by EFF for cleaning up SOEs
Politics
Gauteng shack fires
Relief efforts continue in Alexandra one week after devastating fire
More than 600 shacks were destroyed on last week when a man set a shack on fire.
-
Food, clothing & toiletries donated to Alex fire victims
This comes after a fire burned through an informal settlement in Alexandra last Thursday, destroying more than 600 shacks.
-
Gift of Givers continue with relief efforts in Alex following fire
The blaze ripped through an informal settlement in the township on Thursday afternoon which destroyed hundreds of shacks.
-
Rebuilding after Alex fire going very slowly, says Gift of the Givers
The humanitarian organisation is one of many groups assisting the community with building material and manpower.
-
Death of man accused of starting Alex fire under investigation
It’s understood community members attacked him when the blaze started on Thursday night.
-
Gauteng Premier Makhura arrives in Alexandra following fire
Hundreds of people are homeless after the blaze tore through an informal settlement on Thursday.
-
Man accused of starting Alex fire dies
It is understood that community members attacked the man when the blaze started on Thursday night.
-
Alex cleanup operations to resume following blaze
The blaze ripped through a part of the township on Thursday.
-
[VIDEO] Alexandra fire leaves hundreds displaced
An estimated 500 shacks have been destroyed in Alexandra after a fire ripped through the informal settlement. The public has been urged to drop off necessities at either the Sandton or Alexandra fire stations.
-
Scores left homeless as Alex fire engulfs 500 shacks
It’s understood the blaze broke out at about 4 pm on Thursday afternoon, however, its not yet clear what sparked the fire.
-
Fire breaks out in Alexandra
Details are still clear but it’s understood several homes caught alight earlier in the informal settlement earlier on Thursday afternoon.
-
Gauteng firefighters battle shack fire at Claremont informal settlement
Fire trucks have been dispatched and officials are on the scene trying to extinguish the blaze.
-
About 700 people homeless after Denver fire
It’s understood a mattress caught fire, spreading to hundreds of shacks.
-
Plastic View: Father urges govt intervention
Peter Sebola was shocked after seeing the informal settlement his son left home to live in.
-
Father mourns son's death following Pretoria shack fire
The father says he had hoped he would still find his son alive when he arrived at the informal settlement.
-
Four die in Pretoria shack fire
Authorities are currently on the scene searching for more bodies or survivors.
-
JHB informal settlements residents given first aid & fire response skills
The programme will be rolled out in other areas including Denver informal settlement and Alexandra.
-
MEC mulls ways to curb overcrowding in informal settlements
Yesterday, 25 shacks were destroyed when a blaze ripped through Alexandra in northern Johannesburg.
-
Hout Bay shack blaze: Community suspects foul play
The fire claimed the lives of three people and left seven others displaced.
