Soweto restaurant gutted by blaze
Soweto’s popular pub and restaurant, Disoufeng in Meadowlands, was yesterday morning gutted by a fire, affecting the east wing of the eatery.
This month, the pub and restaurant were meant to celebrate its 12th anniversary in business, but the blaze has dampened the celebrations.
The owner, Tebogo Phiri, was distraught following the fire and referred all media queries to the restaurant’s manager.
The blaze is said to have started around 3am.
The part used to host events such as birthday parties and baby showers was gutted, as was the storeroom.
Manager Serero Mametja said the night guard on duty found the east wing of the building ablaze and alerted the neighbours.
Law enforcement and fire fighters from the Dobsonville Fire Station were also contacted.
Mametja said they did not know the cause of the fire as it was under investigation.
“Fortunately, there were no injuries. It’s just the building that was damaged, but we are grateful that no major damage was done.
“However, this is a setback for business,” Mametja told The Citizen.
According to the manager, there was supposed to be an event yesterday, but due to the fire, it had to be cancelled.
Disoufeng had also had to postpone other booked events.
“Business will be closed until further notice”, she added.
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