Backyard dwellers affected by heavy floading

By Mandisi Tyulu
24 September 2008

The backyard dwellers have been heavily affected by the rain and are seeking alternative resident. The heavy rain left two hundred and fifty house flooded with rain.

The backyard dwellers have now gone to community hall to seek shelter. As a result the community halls are full and the backyard dwellers have urged the public to donate medical supplier and the material to rebuild their homes again.

Western Cape Anti Eviction co-ordinator Mncedisi Twalo says we have children to consider as the community halls are over crowded and it’s difficult for so we need all the help we can get.

“We are pleading to the public to donate blankets as we are in shot of.’