Two people die as fire rips through crowded backyard in Strand

Picture and Words: Phumeza Halonisi/GroundUp At least two people died and many were left homeless after a fire ripped through shacks in a backyard in Nomzamo, Cape Town, on Saturday. Also read: Cape Town calls for visa reform, port efficiency and manufacturing support The City of Cape Town’s Fire and Rescue spokesperson Jermaine Carelse said emergency teams were called out at 1:40am … Continue reading Two people die as fire rips through crowded backyard in Strand