JOHANNESBURG, June 2 (Xinhua) -- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Saturday pledged to support the fire victims in Cape Town's informal settlements .
Five boys died while 30 were displaced when fire ravaged the informal settlement in Philippi, Cape Town, on Saturday morning. Ramaphosa said the incident revealed the dangers faced by the poor South Africans during the winter season.
"We will also work with communities to promote safety measures at a time when many families use various forms of fuel and heating to keep warm," said Ramaphosa.
Ramaphosa said this incident is a reminder that they have to create a better life for the youth.
"Since 1994, government has made significant strides in the development of human settlements but tragedies such as this remind all of us of the hard work yet to be done to ensure that there is housing, security and comfort for all South Africans," he said.
