Khusela Ikhaya project aim is to prevent rapid spreading shack fires through application of formulatlated intumescent.

SAfm — The Heart and Soul Foundation is urging the business sector to assist people living in informal settlements - by contributing towards painting their dwellings with a fire retardant. This as people continue to donate supplies to a community in Alexandra, north of Johannesburg, after a fire swept through hundreds of informal settlements last night. It's alleged that a man started the fire after having a fight with his girlfriend. He was allegedly attacked by community members - and later died in hospital after succumbing to his injuries. NPO's are appealing for donations to help the displaced families. The Heart and Soul Foundation's Managing Director, Welcome Witbooi, says they need financial support to help protect informal settlements - such as the one that was recently burned down...