Durban community supports family after restaurant fire
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In Durban, South Africa, residents are supporting the Teranes family and Ayakha Godlwana after a fire destroyed Delfi Greek Taverna and the family’s home above it.
On September 3, flames engulfed the restaurant, trapping 74-year-old Doddy Teranes inside. Ayakha Godlwana, a chef working nearby, repeatedly entered the burning building to rescue Teranes. Despite thick smoke, Godlwana used a hose to navigate the interior and successfully brought Teranes to safety before returning to work.
Witnesses described Godlwana’s actions as heroic, noting his willingness to help without hesitation. Following the fire, Zane Groenewald launched a BackaBuddy campaign to recognize Godlwana’s bravery, and Linda Landzanakis started another campaign to help the Teranes family recover. The fire destroyed the family’s restaurant and their home of 59 years, leaving them with only the clothes they wore. Both fundraising efforts have already received pledges exceeding R50,000, demonstrating strong community support for the Teranes family and Godlwana.
