“I Won’t Rest”: Mzansi Sympathises With Botswana Woman Whose Massive Home Was Destoryed
- A Botswana model and body positivity activist shared heartbreaking footage of her family home being destroyed by fire
- The Mokotedi family's large double-garage home contained years of furniture, appliances, and technology
- South Africans flooded the comments with sympathy and shared their own tragic fire experiences
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A heartbreaking video showing a family home being destroyed by fire has touched the hearts of social media users across Southern Africa.
Botswana-based content creator @ladypreciousm, a commercial model and body positivity activist from Gaborone, shared the devastating footage on 22nd July, revealing how her family's cherished home was reduced to ashes.
The emotional video caption read:
"I won't rest until mom sits inside a bigger and better house…"
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The footage shows flashbacks of precious memories made in the large family home, including moments with parents, friends, and children who had all shared special times there. The property featured a double garage, decent-sized rooms, and was filled with furniture, appliances, and technology that represented years of hard work and investment.
The video takes viewers through different scenes of the Mokotedi family enjoying happy moments together in various areas of their home before tragedy struck. Viewers can see the family having fun together, the parents sharing joyful times with friends and relatives, and glimpses of what the beautiful home looked like before misfortune took everything away.
The footage also shows desperate attempts by family members and fire services to extinguish the flames using water and fire extinguishers, but their efforts were unsuccessful in saving the property.
The emotional impact of losing not just a house but a home filled with irreplaceable memories has resonated deeply with viewers, many of whom have experienced similar tragedies.
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Mzansi shows support and sympathy
The heartbreaking video prompted an outpouring of sympathy from viewers who shared their own experiences:
@Odirile Mokgatle related:
"I'm so so sad, so hurt. I'm sorry guys. You'll sure make it. In 2015 the house that I had built for my mom got gutted in fire, in that same Kgotla... Nothing recovered😭"
@Lavious L Seitshiro sympathised:
"Ao Banna, sorry. My sister 🙏 to lose a house 🏠 gase mantlwane."
@Thato Nestty Baraedi asked:
"Precious, what caused this? What about the expenses, yoooh!"
@Boitymoth Mothei comforted:
"Aish it hurts 💔 Sorry hle, my queen!"
@Unami Opene Mbenge shared:
"My brother lost his house to a fire a few weeks back and it is the most devastating thing and a sena go ngakalla for it and retired😭😭😭"
@Peasco Macantie advised:
"Yeah eish this is very sad hopefully its insured and I think we should insure properties to avoid such sorrow… It's a sad tragedy indeed!"
@Butty Scara Matong offered:
"Strength to the family. This is sad 😔 man!"
How to protect homes from fires
According to Discovery, there are many steps homeowners can take to protect their properties from devastating fires. Common causes of house fires include electrical faults from frayed wires or faulty appliances, general carelessness with matches and candles, faulty heating appliances, and flammable objects that help fires spread quickly.
Key fire prevention tips include installing and regularly testing smoke detectors, keeping fire extinguishers accessible, checking electrical cables regularly, never leaving heaters or open flames unattended, and storing flammable products away from heat sources.
Homeowners should also clear their properties of debris that could burn easily, maintain their lawns, and ensure proper ventilation when using coal heaters or generators.
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