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Fire destroys 208 shacks at Masinenge Informal Settlement

If able to assist the affected families with donations, contact Ugu Disaster Management Centre on 039-688-5704.

2 hours ago
Sugan Naidoo 1 minute read
A fire swept through Masinenge Informal Settlement on October 16.

One person was injured and 208 shacks destroyed after a fire broke out at Masinenge Informal Settlement near Margate on the evening of October 16.

The injured person was treated for smoke inhalation by Emergency Rescue Medical Services (EMRS) and transported to hospital for further treatment.

The aftermath of the fire.

Ray Nkonyeni Municipality Fire Department, Ugu Fire Services, Saps and EMRS responded to the incident.

Fathima Moosa, executive member of the Port Shepstone Business Forum, called on residents to donate any items to the affected families.

“We are currently on site trying to assist families. She called on individuals who would like to assist to contact Ugu Disaster Management Centre on 039-688-5704.

Margate Saps are investigating the cause of the fire.

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Sugan Naidoo

Senior reporter Sugan Naidoo is a true son of the South Coast soil. He was to the newspaper industry born, his late father working at the South Coast Herald back in the days when black and white photographs were still being used. Sugan has been with Caxton for close to three decades, having started as a weekend photographer, straight out of school. He soon showed his skill in hard news reporting and has, over the years, added to his repertoire, with motoring now one of his important beats. He is always willing to go the extra mile, especially if it's to test drive a new vehicle. He supports the Proteas, Springboks and Manchester United.
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