Victims of a fallen roof get help
The council sent people to take measurements.
JOHANNESBURG SOUTH – The family that lost their furniture after their ceiling collapsed at 03:00, a few inches from where five members and one pregnant lady was sleeping, are set to get help from the council.
The mother of the family De Villiers was happy to see people coming to take measurements at her home, although she had no choice but to get rid of some of her valuable furniture after it was infested by bird lice.
When the COURIER arrived at the home on Monday May 5, the family had already evacuated the building fearing the lice.
De Villiers and her children had to stay outside their apartment from 3:00 and her son missed school.
ANC Clr Bev Turk said professionals were sent to the family’s home to take measurements, and they also noticed that a lot needs to be fixed.
The family said they would appreciate it if people could donate a ceiling, television set, 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 and 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).
People who wish to help can contact Rene at 071 445 3034 or Vivian de Villiers at 072 012 6723.
