A security guard, Tawanda Mukopa, who was manning the premises is said to have alerted the fire brigade and residents about the fire.

Festival director Raisedon Baya told NewsDay Life & Style that they were facing challenges preparing for the prestigious festival.

The PRACA awards ceremony is a three-day event committed to promoting artistic excellence and community development within and in this year’s edition, beyond the borders of Pumula.

The engagement was also part of the pre school’s efforts to raise funds for the event.

She said two of the pupils scaled over a precast wall and escaped when police raided the house.

Police on September 12 launched a two-week blitz code-named Tame the Traffic Jungle to rid city roads of illegal transport operators and defective vehicles.

He further promised to be an honest, loyal and productive parliamentarian who facilitates development for all.

The categories also include visual artist (2D), visual artist (3D), arts journalist (all media) fashion designer/house, model, arts ambassador (worldwide).

Also known as Bosso, Highlanders Football Club was formed in 1926 by Albert and Rhodes Khumalo, who were the late King Lobengula’s grandchildren.

Material picked up by the artists included old tyres, shoes, radiators, fabrics, glasses, wire, threads and nails, among other items.

In another development, the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child has affirmed children’s right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment.

A report by the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission released in August showed a spike in suicide cases.

Muzumbi (39) of Entumbane suburb was murdered on October 3 at around midnight.