(The pain of the loss)
Fire killed 5 family members in a shack in Silahliwe Squatter Camp in the Vaal, Midvaal Municipality. Two children who were not in the shack on the night survived the fire. The two are Nthatho (12) and Nthabiseng (9).
This occured on the night of 17th July 2010. The fire was suspected to have been caused by the burning traditional heater “imbawula”. It was a sad situation as the community bid farewell to their neighbours. All eyes were on the two remaining kids.
There are more than 4000 children between the age of 2 and 11 who live in Silahliwe Squatter Camp. Most of the people live in 3x3 shacks. Each shack can accommodate 3 to 7 people. The area has no electricity; no clean water; and there’s no safe place for children to play. Pre-School kids are kept in shack classrooms, and those who attend school walk long distances to sschool.
The Benjamin Dube Children’s Foundation (BDCF) operates in this squatter camp. The aim is to provide full meal to the kids on daily basis; provide pre-school education; provide medical attention; and create a safe environment for the children to live and play.
The Benjamin Dube Children’s Foundation would like to take this opportunity to send its condolences to the family of the victims, especially the remaining two children; to the community members of Silahliwe and to the whole leadership of Silahliwe.
We would like to invite and call upon everyone to partner with the BDCF to help the community of Silahliwe. Please call Solomon on: +27 72 356 8282 or Precious on: +27 76 896 7139. You can send an email to: meya@webmail.co.za
(Biding farewell to a fallen friend)
(Survived the fire for the 3rd time)
(A scene not to be forgotten)
(Only prayer can save this little one)
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