A powerful storm in Randfontein, West Rand, has left hundreds of people homeless and their belongings destroyed. Among the victims is fashion designer Leroy Gobi, who lost his apartment in a gated community. The storm's fierce downpours, wind, and hail have left many homes in ruins and tow truck drivers busy hauling away damaged cars.
JOHANNESBURG - It's a heartbreaking day for 35-year-old Leroy Gobi, whose home was destroyed by a powerful storm.
Adjacent to the mall lies what used to be home to hundreds of people. This is Greenfields Estate which has also been damaged by the storms.As EWN enters the Green Fields Estate in Randfontein, it’s clear that the day is far from ordinary for residents, whose homes have been left in ruins. Coming back from celebrating his birthday, 35-year-old Gobi was met with an unpleasant surprise - the roof of his home was nowhere to be found.
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