Pigeons collapse ceiling on sleeping residents
The ceiling was home to a flock of pigeons that caused the damage as they forced their way inside the roof.
SOUTH HILLS – Five  family members and one pregnant lady from South Hills were woken by a shocking sound of a ceiling falling in on the morning of Monday May 05 at around 03:00.
The ceiling fell inches away from the pregnant lady and two young men who were sleeping on the bed and sofas in the room.
The ceiling was home to a flock of pigeons, that caused the damage even after repairs as they forced their way inside the roof.
Vivian de Villiers (55) had to evacuate her children out of the flat immediately. They stayed outside their flat from 03:00 while other tenants slept.
“My son did not go to school today because of what happened. The furniture is ruined and I do not see us using them again, because they are infested by pigeon lice.
“The whole Tornaka Court building needs to be fixed, especially the top block. Our next door neighbours also have ceilings breaking and falling,” said DeVilliers.
ANC councilor Bev Turk said she has advised Housing about the state of the flats, and they are now aware of it and would try to eradicate the problem.
The De Villiers family said they would appreciate it if people could donate a ceiling, TV, beds and sofas to them at 27 Tornaka Court, Outspan Road, South Hills.
“We would be happy if we could get an electrician to come help us with the wiring. Anyone who could help fumigate the flat to kill the pigeon lice would also be appreciated,” said Rene de Villiers (30).
