A violent storm struck Bloemfontein’s Phase 6 on Wednesday night, toppling brick homes and leveling hundreds of informal shacks, leaving residents homeless and their belongings scattered.
The tragedy claimed the life of a seven‑year‑old boy and injured several others. Disaster management teams now assess damage and coordinate aid, while residents such as Mamoroesi Khethanyane, Adelise Mosala and Julia Moeng try to salvage what they can.