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[QUOTE="Queen, post: 87571, member: 27"]
Five siblings died in minutes when an early-morning shack fire tore through their home near Ballito, leaving a father completely shattered.

The five children lost
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[*]Asamkele Somtsewu, 19, Sonwabise Noyila, 14, and Amila Menemene, 3, all perished.
[*]One-year-old twins Sokhula and Solulele Somtsewu did not make it out either.
[*]Neighbors heard screams, but the fire spread too fast for anyone to help.
[*]SAPS forensic teams took the remains for further investigation.
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A mother's desperate rescue
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[*]Ntombovuyo Menemene pulled two-year-old Yana out before flames overtook the shack.
[*]Both mother and daughter were rushed to the hospital for treatment.
[*]Sivuyile Noyila escaped with minor injuries but lost all five kids.
[*]Noyila said the children were sleeping in a separate part of the structure.
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Support pouring in
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[*]The MEC for Transport and Human Settlements dispatched a team right away.
[*]KwaDukuza Municipality staff met with Noyila to arrange counseling and practical aid.
[*]Shaka's Head residents have rallied with food, prayers, and emotional support.
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Fire safety concerns resurface
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[*]Candles, paraffin stoves, and open flames remain standard in informal settlements.
[*]Homes packed close together with flammable materials turn sparks into infernos.
[*]Disaster teams are pushing residents to establish clear escape routes.
[*]No foul play is suspected at this stage of the investigation.
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