KwaZulu-Natal Transport and Human Settlements MEC Siboniso Duma has conveyed his condolences following the deaths of four children and a young adult in a shack fire in Shakashead, Stanger.
“We wish to express our deepest condolences to the surviving family members. I am currently liaising with the Mayor of KwaDukuza Local Municipality, Councillor Sduduzo Gumede, following this incident.
“We have assigned a team from my office and the Department of Human Settlements to work with KwaDukuza Local Municipality to assist the affected family,” the MEC said in a statement on Saturday.
According to KwaDukuza Local Municipality's Disaster Management team, the fire broke out around 5:05 am on Saturday. Four of the children were aged between one, three and 14 years old. The fifth victim was a 19-year-old.
“One child and the mother of the children, Ntombovuyo Menemene have been taken to the hospital. The father, Sivuyile Noyila, sustained minor injuries. We salute the mother who saved the surviving child,” said the MEC.-SAnews.gov.za
