Firefighters battle blaze in Imizamo Yethu as residents call for housing action

A fire swept through a large area of informal dwellings in Imizamo Yethu, Hout Bay, causing no injuries but affecting an unknown number of residents and structures. Firefighters responded to Mandela Park at 3:45 am on October 11, 2026, and contained the blaze after nearly three hours. Community activist Roscoe Jacobs called for urgent aid for affected residents and emphasized the need to address the housing crisis in Imizamo Yethu, urging authorities to move from planning to delivering homes.