Browns Farm fire victims still in limbo
By Mthuthuzeli Ntseku
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Cape Town - Almost a week after a fire ravaged shacks in Browns Farm, Philippi, leaving more than 250 people stranded, the victims are yet to receive assistance to rebuild their homes.
Project Uluvo, a local NGO that conducted an assessment in the area, said the people had nowhere to go as the City had not distributed disaster relief packs which include building materials, while its community halls are not allowed to be used. The organisation said this has left the 255 individuals out in the cold.
Phindile George from Project Uluvo said the community had left the victims fending for themselves and relying on community structures.