On 21 January 2025, a fire ripped through Khayelitsha’s SST section in Town Two, reducing 83 homes to cinders and displacing 271 residents. Families lost crucial documents, children lost school uniforms, and overcrowded conditions—aggravated by poor services and a shifting climate—turned a typical emergency into a full-blown catastrophe. Facing homelessness, financial strain, and steep odds for recovery, the community struggles with the reality of starting over. This film amplifies the pressing need for support in South Africa’s informal settlements.
ASHES OF HOMES
THE FIRE WAS COMING TOWARDS ME | 2025