Triple tragedy as 3 children die in Ezakheni house fire
The incident has sent shock waves throughout KZN
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The Ladysmith community is mourning the sad passing of three children who died in a house fire in Ezakheni in the early hours of this morning (July 30).
The incident has sent shock waves throughout the entire KwaZulu-Natal province.
The three children were asleep in the Hlubi family residence in Ezakheni B-Section when the house caught fire.
KZN MEC for Co-Operative Governance & Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Sipho Hlomuka has sent his deepest condolences to the Hlubi family, who have lost young members in such a tragic way.
“We are shattered to lose three children in this manner. A thorough investigation into the circumstances of this tragedy will be conducted by Disaster Management teams. The department is co-ordinating relief for the Hlubi family as they deal with this tragedy,” said MEC Hlomuka.
Cllr Madinane has also sent his condolences to the family.
The Ladysmith Gazette sends its deepest sympathy in this trying time.
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This is a developing story and we will keep you updated…
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