By Obakeng Maje
Taung- The family of Phatwe in Majaneng received a helping hand to weather the winter breeze after their house was razed by blazing fire a week ago.

Phatwe’s 5 roomed house was reduced to ashes after alleged candle was left unattended. The grisly event took place weeks ago at Majaneng village, West of Taung.

According to Saki Phatwe,51, they were asleep when the fire erupted. The house caught fire and was fanned through the house leaving them with no choice, but to run for their lives.

“We were sleeping in the house where we were eventually woken up by blazing fire. My husband tried to extinguish the fire, but with no luck. We are left with no clothes, no I’d documents and also our Sassa cards burned” she said by then.

The North West Social Development MEC Feeney Galaletsang Gaolaolwe intervenes and provided the family with help they could get.

“North West Social Development MEC Feeney Galaletsang Gaolaolwe deployed a social worker to compile a home circumstance report” departmental spokesperson Petrus Siko told TDN.

According to Siko,Gaolaolwe provided the family with social relief of distress to the tune of R1300 including food parcels and blankets.

“Gaolaolwe urges parents to be cautious when using candles and any flammable substance during winter season” Siko said.

Phakwe’s family said there was no electricity unit and decided to use the candle and that caused the fire.-TDN
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