Family needs help after tragic shack fire

By Esau Dlamini

The Mthembu Family from Extension 16 in Tsakani, Ekurhuleni, is in desperate need of assistance after a fire devastated their shack on February 6th.

The fire, which is believed to have started in the early hours of the morning, left the family with nothing but the clothes on their backs.

Thandi Mthembu (58) recalls the events of that morning, “We still do not know what caused the fire because there was no load shedding and there weren’t any lit candles. We were sleeping and I heard some noise. When I went outside to check, I found that the shack was already in flames but I was able to break the window to rescue the children that were trapped inside. Our neighbors also assisted and used water to keep the fire at a minimum damage but it was too much.”

Josephine Mthembu (42), another member of the family, shared that everything was lost in the fire, including their ID’s and the children’s birth certificates.

“This fire has really affected our family and this is stressful because we are not working and depend on the social grant. I’m sad that we now have nothing,” she said.

A community member, who was moved by the family’s need, took to social media to appeal for help. The family is asking for donations in the form of food, furniture, clothes, toiletries, and bedroom items.

“We would like to request for donations with food, furniture, clothes, toiletries, bedroom stuff,” said Josephine.

In a time of crisis, it is important for communities to come together and support those in need. If you are able to assist the Mthembu family, please consider making a donation. Every little bit helps and can go a long way in making a difference in someone’s life.

In conclusion, the Mthembu family’s situation is a reminder of how quickly our lives can change and how important it is to support each other in times of need. The fire has left them with nothing, but with the help of their community, they can begin to rebuild and move forward.

asking for donations in the form of food, furniture, clothes, toiletries, and bedroom items. “We would like to request for donations with food, furniture, clothes, toiletries, bedroom stuff,” said Josephine.

In a time of crisis, it is important for communities to come together and support those in need. If you are able to assist the Mthembu family, please consider making a donation. Every little bit helps and can go a long way in making a difference in someone’s life.

In conclusion, the Mthembu family’s situation is a reminder of how quickly our lives can change and how important it is to support each other in times of need. The fire has left them with nothing, but with the help of their community, they can begin to rebuild and move forward.