Fire guts Mtubatuba street market leaving vendors in distress
Vendors at a street market in northern KZN are counting the costs of a devastating fire that ripped through their stalls in Mtubatuba.
The Zamimpilo Market, which was being renovated, was left completely gutted.
Vendors sold fruit, vegetables, traditional wear, and African grass mats among other items.
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An investigation has begun into the cause of the fire. 62-year-old vendor Matasi Mhlungo says she is devastated.
"I lost all of my stock. It completely burned to the ground. I absolutely have no idea how I am going to get back on my feet after this. This was my only source of income, I have nowhere to go. If only the municipality could lend us a hand, though they did take our details."
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