Family left stranded after fire gutted their home

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Life has been difficult for the Makgareepse family in Phasha Selatole Village in Malaeneng Section after their house was gutted by fire on June 28.

The family of eight comprising of father, Ntlabile Makgareepse, mother Kwena Makgareepse, their two children and four grandchildren are now forced to share a garage which was the only section to be saved from the blaze.

They have lost all their belongings when the inferno ravaged the fully furnished eight-roomed house which gave them comfort and restored their dignity.

Ntlabile, in his early 50s and his wife, Kwena, in her late 40s, are unemployed and rely on piece jobs to make ends meet.

According to residents, attempts were made to put out the raging fire but less could be saved as it was too strong.

The residents said they called Ntlabile when he attended a community matter when the fire started to alert him of the incident. All the family members were not at home when the blaze engulfed the house.

The only help the family has received since the ordeal was a small bed from the neighbours and some items they could utilise to go through their daily lives.

Phonia Phasha, Ntlabile’s cousin, said the family remains in shock after the incident and they need serious intervention.

Phasha said the torment has started affecting the parents mentally as they have lost everything that they have worked hard for over the years.

“My cousin Ntlabile worked hard at the local mine to ensure a proper roof over the heads of his family members. This calamity has affected him badly. No one in the family is employed and they cannot afford to fix the house and replace the furnisher. We are appealing to members of the public who can help to come forward. At this stage every contribution will go a long way,” expressed Phasha.

Anyone willing to help the family out of their misery can contact Phasha on 077 288 3466. She shared that they have made several efforts to get the family help but their attempts bore no fruits.

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