The blaze broke out at the Itireleng informal settlement near Laudium in Tshwane on Sunday.
“The five children, three boys aged 2, 4 and 6 and two girls aged 1 year five months and 7 years of age belonged two sisters,” Mabaso said.Mabaso said it is alleged that the two sisters left the children in one shack overnight and went out to drink at a nearby tavern in“At the time of releasing the statement, the sisters were under police arrest and taken to a local police station for questioning.
“The circumstances surrounding the cause of the fire are still under investigation. We call upon parents and caregivers to ensure that children are always left under the care of an adult and in a safe environment,” Mabaso said.
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