Mr C J Poole (DA) to ask the Minister of Human Settlements: In light of the devastating fire breakouts in informal settlements nationwide over the festive season, what (a) total number of informal structures have burned down in each province from 1 September 2024 up to the latest specified date for which information is available and (b)(i) assistance, financial or otherwise, has been provided by her department to the affected households and (ii) total number of households have received the specified assistance to date? NW383E

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