Family loses everything in fire
The angry grandmother said she was shocked when she received a call from her neighbours telling her the house was on fire.
Kwa-Thema – A dispute between mother and son has left a family homeless after the son allegedly burned their house to the ground last Thursday.
The family suspects the son is addicted to drugs.
He has allegedly turned violent and loses control of his temper when he doesn’t get his way.
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It is alleged he assaulted his mother earlier this year and it was thought he had learned his lesson.
The angry grandmother told African Reporter she was shocked when she received a call from her neighbours telling her the house was on fire.
“I am grateful that no one was injured,” she said.
“When we arrived on scene, everything was burned to the ground. The only valuables we are left with are the clothes on our backs.
“I don’t know how we will ever be able to recover from this loss because I am the only one who is working and taking care of the two households,” she said.
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She is pleading with residents to donate anything to help rebuild their lives.
They need school uniforms for their girls, aged six and nine, warm clothes and second-hand furniture.
Ward 78 councillor Zanele Nyakale said they are pleading with local business people to help the family to rebuild their home.
“I will be visiting the family on Wednesday to evaluate the damages to see how we can help.
“It is unfortunate that we won’t be able to seek help from the municipality since the house was intentionally torched. We can only hope that local businesses will offer help,” she added.
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