Burning candle caused Durban fire
It has been reported the woman was looking after her friend's son, Zulu, but was locked in the shack at the time of the fire.
'At this stage our focus is to ensure extended families in Mount Frere and Umzimkhulu are properly informed about the tragedy. Sadly, Ms Nonhle Mbango buried her father weeks ago.'
He said residents at the settlement were always affected by fires and natural disasters such as floods.
'Critically, we remain worried about the fact that residents who originally lived there were relocated to the newly built houses in Waterloo and double-storey homes just across Kennedy Road.
'In our meeting with the minister last week with eThekwini mayor Cyril Xaba we agreed on the need to enforce the bylaws. This will help to prevent people from reoccupying or renting shacks.
'Notwithstanding these issues, we understand that people are moving to eThekwini and other secondary cities in search of socioeconomic opportunities,' Duma said.
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He said officials met the grieving families of Mbango and Zulu. It has been reported the woman was looking after her friend's son, Zulu, but was locked in the shack at the time of the fire. 'At this stage our focus is to ensure extended families in Mount Frere and Umzimkhulu are properly informed about the tragedy. Sadly, Ms Nonhle Mbango buried her father weeks ago.' He said residents at the settlement were always affected by fires and natural disasters such as floods. 'Critically, we remain worried about the fact that residents who originally lived there were relocated to the newly built houses in Waterloo and double-storey homes just across Kennedy Road. 'In our meeting with the minister last week with eThekwini mayor Cyril Xaba we agreed on the need to enforce the bylaws. This will help to prevent people from reoccupying or renting shacks. 'Notwithstanding these issues, we understand that people are moving to eThekwini and other secondary cities in search of socioeconomic opportunities,' Duma said. TimesLIVE
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