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LEONSDALE: GABA VILLAGE INFORMATION SETTLEMENT BLAZE BRINGS UNITY
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arow Centre has jumped in to help 112 people, including 25 children and eight babies, who were left homeless when their wendyhouses burnt to ashes in the early hours of Sunday 17 December in Elsies River. The community has come out en masse to support their neighbours, most of whom lost everything in the fire that burnt the Gaba Village informal settlement in Leonsdale to the ground. “Elsies River is part of our shopper community, and we want to show our support in their time of need,” says Parow Centre marketing manager, Esley Solomons. The Leonsdale Civic Centre has since been turned into a temporary refuge for the survivors, and donations of all kinds have started streaming in. Local ward councillor, Franchesca Walker, told TygerBurger: “The families will be receiving their new structures on Tuesday and continued support will be given to them. Even though these families went through a traumatic experience, their morale is good and positive and their spirits are high.” Walker says that on Sunday morning at around 03:00 she received a call from a resident reporting the fire. Eighteen shacks burnt to the ground. Derrick Wilschut succumbed to smoke inhalation and passed away after trying to assist neighbouring residents in their wendyhouses as the fire gutted the area. “The people lost all their belongings. It’s so sad – a week before Christmas.” She says the City’s Fire and Rescue Services were on the scene in a flash. “I applaud the quick response from the fire department. My heart breaks to see how my community is at a loss. I consoled many, and I could not contain my tears. This tragic disaster has brought the community together. Many people rallied to help.” Walker says the Elim Night Shelter has also assisted greatly in sheltering the displaced, and there are a number of volunteers assisting at the civic centre. V To page 9.
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Farewell till next year This is our last edition for 2017. Our best wishes accompany each and every reader and their loved ones over the festive period. Our first edition will appear on Wednesday 17 January 2018 and we look forward to bringing you a new year full of news you cannot find anywhere else! Thank you for your loyal support and please stay safe. – The TygerBurger team.
The youngest victim, twomonthold Niven Casper, with ward councillor Franchesca Walker. More photos on page 9.
SEASON’S GREETINGS Brito’s would like to thank all our customers for their support in 2017. We would like to wish you and your family peace, joy and prosperity through the coming year. YES!! We are OPEN on the 24th & 31st Dec (Selected stores only) Brito’s Meat Centres Customer Information: Tel: 021 950 1000. Cilmor Street, Kaymor, Stikland, 7535. www.britos.co.za
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