Masiphumelele fire
Over 1,000 Masiphumelele residents move into temporary housing structures
The rebuilding of homes commenced two weeks ago, after a fire ravaged the area just days before Christmas.
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The waiting continues for fire-hit Masiphumelele residents
MMC for housing Malusi Booi said the current timeline for completion of temporary structures was between June and August - not April as officials had initially said.
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Masiphumelele fire: As some move into temporary homes, thousands still homeless
National government availed about R35 million to ensure residents have a roof over their heads and at least 30 temporary homes are expected to be built every day.
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Group collects burnt iron sheets for money after Masiphumelele fire
The iron sheets will be taken to a scrapyard in Epping where in return the men will receive money for it.
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Community leader: Masiphumelele residents at the ‘centre of political game’
Thousands of locals are still sleeping out in the open or staying with friends or family weeks after a fire tore through the area.
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After weeks of promises, fire-hit Masiphumele residents still wait for solutions
"There are people that gave us some places to sleep. But others sleep here, in this road."
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Simmers welcomes emergency funding for Masiphumelele residents
Just before Christmas, a massive fire ripped through parts of the informal settlement, destroying more than 1,300 dwellings and displacing more than 6,000 people.
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City of CT finally cleared to use allocated funds for Masiphumelele residents
Earlier this week, the City of Cape Town said national government made R35 million available for Masiphumele residents.
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CoCT still waiting on funds from govt to help fire-hit Masiphumelele residents
On Tuesday, a group of affected residents took to the streets in protest over the lack of support, specifically the housing kits to rebuild their homes.
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Masiphumelele residents to wait a few more weeks for temporary units
Just before Christmas Day, a massive fire ripped through part of the neighbourhood, destroying more than a thousand homes and leaving thousands of people with nothing.
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National govt approves emergency funding for Masiphumelele housing kits
City of Cape Town Mayco Human Settlements member Malusi Booi said that R35 million had been approved for starter kits.
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Fire-hit Masiphumelele residents treated to special Christmas day
Gift of the Givers is in Masiphumelele on Friday distributing food and gifts.
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Gift of the Givers to bring Christmas cheer to Masiphumelele residents
Every day since the Masiphumelele fire, Gift of the Givers have been distributing hot meals and water and providing hygiene packs and blankets.
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CoCT securing starter kits for fire-hit Masiphumelele residents
Affected residents will not move back onto the land and will instead erect their structures on a nearby sports field for the next few months.
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Masiphumelele residents forecasted to receive houses in April
Human Settlements Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has proposed a new housing plan that could ensure residents have proper housing.
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Sisulu promises 2,800 homes will be built in Masiphumelele after fire tragedy
Human Settlements Minister Lindiwe Sisulu said that she recognised the suffering that residents have had to endure over the years with multiple disastrous fires hitting the area, saying that government could no longer look the other way.
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Sisulu to reveal long-term housing solution for fire-hit Masiphumelele
A massive fire on Thursday destroyed over 1,000 structures in the Cape Town informal settlement, leaving over 6,000 people homeless.
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Plato: Preliminary investigations point to arson in Masiphumelele fire
Over 1,000 homes were razed in the blaze and about 6,000 people lost everything in last week’s fire.
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Sisulu vows to find permanent housing solution for Masiphumelele residents
Human Settlements Minister Lindiwe Sisulu assessed the situation and talked to some of the thousands of people who lost everything in last week's fire.
