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Six weeks after the fire, Durban is still showing up for the family it refuses to forget

On September 3, fire destroyed Durban's beloved Delfi Greek Taverna and the Teranes family home above it — and a young man named Ayakha Godlwana became a hero when he saved a life in the flames. The headlines moved on; Durban did not. Six weeks later, neighbours are still rallying, and a recent community fundraising evening raised another R60,000 (about $3,700) to help the family find their feet. The Teranes family now hope to rebuild Delfi and find a temporary kitchen, so the food Durban loves can be served again while they start over.

The upbeat factorthe cameras left weeks ago — the kindness never did.
✓ Verified · Good Things Guy · 2026-10-22 · South Africa
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