Kwa-Thema – A house in Kwa-Thema Ext Six caught fire on Monday at around 23:00.
The cause of the fire is thought to be a candle, which was left lit during load-shedding.
Ward 79 Clr Njabulo Mbonani said the burnt house was home to a family of three, a mother and two sons, aged 22 and 16.
The family managed to escape unharmed.
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The 16-year-old is not a learner at any school due to ill-health and the 22-year-old is unemployed.
The family is currently staying with a relative and they have lost everything in the fire. This includes clothes.
Mbonani is requesting assistance from those who can help rebuild their house and donations of clothes and groceries.
Those with the means to assist may contact Mbonani on 071 412 9833.
