TTF lends a helping hand
Mr Makhubo said they urge people to donate through the church.
The Tembisa Transformation Forum (TTF) has donated food parcels and clothing to six families affected by shack fire at Madelakufa 2 on January 6.
The donation came through the founder of the Amavinkivonko Organisation, Mr Tantsi Moloi, who is based in the Madelakufa Informal Settlement.
According to one of the fire victims, Ms Andiswa Weji who is a mother of three, all of their belongings burnt to ashes.
“We failed to stop the fire. Until today, we do not have a proper shelter. We go around the area, asking for accommodation,” said Ms Weji.
It is believed the shack fire was started by a woman whose boyfriend who failed to give her R200.
It is also thought the two had returned from a tavern in Madelakufa when they went to the victim’s place.
The TTF chairperson, Mr Sakhele Makhubo, said it was after a week of prayer when they heard there were fire victims who had nothing to wear or eat.
“Our church members managed to donate good quality clothing. We also raised funds to buy groceries for the victims. The donation is part of the church’s social responsibility programme that has been running almost five years. It is the responsibility of the church (Body of Christ) to give to the needy, to see there is justice in the communities,” said Mr Makhubo.
Mr Makhubo said they urge people to donate through the church.
“We call all Tembisa churches to give to those in need. Let us work together to build a better Tembisa. We are working together with the police, schools and social workers. We would like to work with clinics and hospitals,” said Mr Makhubo.
