Fire
Shack fire claims life of 28-year-old
GroundUp reporter Sabelo Mpana was at the scene
By Sabelo Mpana
Brief | 27 March 2017
Community faces uncertain future after fire in Imizamo Yethu
Mixed reaction among residents to City plans to reblock
News | 17 March 2017
Shacks demolished for reblocking after Hout Bay fire
Fire victims ask where they are supposed to sleep
News | 13 March 2017
In photos: Fire destroys numerous homes in Hout Bay
City reports two people died
Photo Essay | 11 March 2017
Angry residents stone fire engines for “being late”
Phumani Village residents say firefighters arrived after the community already had control of the blaze
Brief | 1 March 2017
Langa shack fire may have started because man tried to keep warm
"This is the third time that I have lost my shack to a fire. Everything of mine is destroyed." - resident
Brief | 15 August 2016
Outsmarting shack fires
Four fires a day are reported in informal settlements. Reblocking might curb the devastation.
News | 12 February 2016
Dozens of fire victims still destitute in Masiphumelele
“No number” residents fear they will never get a house
News | 4 February 2016