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FILE | A man throws water on a shack engulfed in flames in Langa, Cape Town, in this image captured on 16 April 2022.
Two people in their sixties died in a house fire in Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal, despite the efforts of bystanders and the emergency services to quell the blaze.
The fire gutted the house on Delhi Road on Tuesday.
Cooperative Governance MEC Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi has ordered the provincial disaster management centre to send a specialised team to determine the cause of the fire.
Department spokesperson Senzelwa Mzila says the MEC also asked that relief be provided to the family.
“MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has conveyed his condolences to the bereaved family. A formal investigation is currently underway to determine the origin and cause of the incident. MEC Buthelezi has commended the bravery and swift action of community members who intervened during the emergency, demonstrating active citizenry and community resilience.”
