Du Noon fire victims get assistance

CAPE TOWN - Some fire victims of Site 5 informal settlements in Du Noon near Cape Town have expressed their appreciation for food parcels they received from NGO International WeLoveYou Foundation.

The organisation, in partnership with the provincial Social Development Department, have supplied food parcels to more than 60 victims of fires.

Hundreds of people lost their homes and belongings when two fires ripped through the area, destroying hundreds of shacks in October and November last year.

READ: At least 50 left homeless after Dunoon informal settlement fire

Nandipha Dlabathi told Eyewitness News that life has not been easy for her and her children since the fires.

"I lost all my house contents like fridges, cupboards, beds, and my children's clothes. I even lost my kids school uniform."

Zukiswa Khapakathi says the support will go a long way for many of those affected.

"A lot of families are struggling and the support from the WeLoveYou Foundation will close a lot of gaps."