By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
Sixteen shacks were raged by fire at Mogwase Unit 8 informal settlement on Monday. The Moses Kotane Local Municipality spokesperson, Beauty Makganye said their Disaster Management structure is currently gathering information on the extent of damage. Makganye further said the assessment will include people were affected.
“The fire is suspected to have been caused by paraffin stove. The municipal mayor, Ralesole Diale, Speaker of Council, Sipho Vava, Portfolio Head of Community Safety, Victor Kheswa and ward councillor, Diphetogo Mmolawa have visited the scene to get a brief on the fire incident.
“We have already engaged with SASSA, Department of Social Development, Mogwase Fire & Emergency and Bojanala Platinum District Municipality’s disaster management for assistance,” she said.
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