A family of six lost everything after their shack caught on fire in Wesselton, Ermelo on 13 September.

The family consists of a one-year-old baby girl, a four-year-old girl, an 18-year-old girl that is completing her matric at Itafa Secondary School, a 25-year-old woman who is studying at UNISA, a 26-year-old woman and the mother who is 50-years-old.

Ms Thobile Mngomezulu (25), family member said: “When our house caught on fire no one was at home.

“I was at the shop when our neighbour called to tell me the house went up in flames.”

She said Msukaligwa Fire and Rescue were on the scene.

In the meantime, the family is residing with a relative.

“All we have is the clothes that we wore that day.

“We lost everything in the fire.”

If locals are willing to open their hearts and make any donations to the family, please contact the Highvelder newspaper at 017 811 2221 or Ms Nikki Maharaj, journalist at the Highvelder at 061 306 2583.

The Highvelder sent media enquiries to Mr Mandla Zwane, spokesman of Msukaligwa Municipality, however awaits response.

Read the complete article in the Highvelder.