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Margate business gutted by fire

Wade Bothma, part owner of the company, said they were shocked it happened as one doesn't expect it.

October 30, 2021
Shona Aylward Less than a minute
The damage to the Margate business was extensive. Photo: Jannie Viljoen

A fire which broke out on Tuesday evening has left one of Margate’s landmark buildings gutted.

The building on Lagoon Drive, which houses Martin Electronics and a church, caught ablaze just after 20:00.

Wade Bothma, part owner of the company, said they were shocked it happened as one doesn’t expect it.

“We are currently working to be back in business as soon as possible,” he said.
At this stage, the cause of the fire is unknown.

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October 30, 2021
Shona Aylward Less than a minute

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Fundiswa Mzobe

Fundiswa Mzobe works as a journalist covering various beats. She started her Caxton career with Ugu Eyethu more than 10 years ago, then went on to work as a digital assistant on the Herald website. She has now progressed to being an out-and-out reporter, with a particular focus on council, crime and political issues. Before that she worked as a radio journalist for a short period of time.
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