In Overcome Heights the blaze destroyed 309 dwellings and 842 people were affected. SASSA has been activated to provide social relief . Shoprite, Gift of the Givers, and the South African Red Cross Society are assisting the community with humanitarian relief.
City services are on scene and assisting our Disaster Risk Management with the rehabilitation process. Informal Settlement Management is issuing starter kits to rebuild dwellings; solid waste has removed fire debris; electricity and water and sanitation has made assessments and will restore damaged infrastructure.