MTUBATUBA — KwaZulu-Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube expressed her condolences and commitment to recovery following a destructive fire at the Zamimpilo Community Market in Mtubatuba. The fire, which occurred early Wednesday, devastated a market known for empowering local women through commerce.

According to South African Government News Agency, no lives were lost, but the blaze resulted in significant economic damage to the community. The Premier assured that investigations are underway to determine the cause of the fire and measures are being taken to support the affected stallholders and their families, emphasizing the government’s resolve to assist in rebuilding the market and restoring livelihoods.