Mpho Phalatse promises help for Kwa Mai Mai fire victims

As residents of an informal settlement near Kwa Mai Mai recover from a devastating fire, Johannesburg Mayor Mphoto Mphalatse said help is on the way for the victims of the blaze.

Hundreds of homes were gutted in the densely populated informal settlement by the fire that broke out on Sunday

The fire tore through more than four hundred structures.

At least one person died and another person was injured in the incident.

Phalatse, who visited the area with city officials, said shelter would be provided to all those affected by the fire.

I’m on site with MMCs @mlungisi_baso and @NkuliMbundu, where a fire broke out near Kwa Mai Mai.

We have a full @CityofJoburgZA response from the Council, Administration and Executive. pic.twitter.com/uUTD9yV2tv

— Executive Mayor Mpho Phalatse (@mphophalatse1) June 12, 2022

“Arrangements by social development and disaster management are immediate, community development as well. It is the housing department that needs to get the site ready where shacks will be erected for the affected individuals. That’s not going to happen today, they need two hours to a week.”

“In the meantime, they will be housed in a community development facility nearby and they will be provided food and mattresses and whatever else they need,” Phalatse said.”

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