It is deeply concerning that, barely halfway through winter, we have already witnessed a tragic loss of life due to devastating wildfires.
The current cold weather necessitates that people find ways to stay warm, yet the underlying issues of desperation, lawlessness, and poverty are contributing to these deadly incidents.
Gauteng has been particularly affected, experiencing two horrific events in consecutive weeks.
Last week in Mayfair, Johannesburg, four young children tragically died when a fire swept through what neighbours described as a makeshift crèche within a hijacked building.
On Monday, tragedy struck again in Ekurhuleni, where six family members perished as fire engulfed their shack in the Marikana informal settlement.
Yesterday, in Phoenix, Durban, a man died and a woman, believed to be his wife, sustained severe injuries during a…
