Nomusa Dube-Ncube’s Home Destroyed in Blaze, SA Split As Former Premier’s Vehicles Destroyed As Well
- A fire on 20 July 2025 destroyed the home of former KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Nomusa Dube-Ncube
- Dube-Ncube was the former premier of KwaZulu-Natal and is now the Deputy Minister of Higher Education
- South Africans weighed in on the devastating blaze, sharing mixed reactions to the fire at the Kloof home
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Briefly News journalist Byron Pillay has dedicated a decade to reporting on the South African political landscape, crime, and social issues. He spent 10 years working for the Northern Natal Courier before transitioning to online journalism.
KWAZULU-NATAL – South Africans have shared mixed reactions online after the home and three vehicles belonging to Nomusa Dube-Ncube were destroyed in a fire.
The blaze broke out at the home of the former KwaZulu-Natal Premier at night on Sunday, 20 July 2025. It’s unclear at this stage what caused the devastating fire.
What was destroyed in the fire?
According to Sunday World, Dube-Ncube’s home in the suburb of Kloof in Durban was destroyed by the fire. Three of the former premier’s vehicles were also destroyed. The value of the assets lost in the blaze has not yet been disclosed. Thankfully, no one was hurt in the fire.
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A source who spoke to Sunday World said that they didn’t know what caused the fire.
“What we know for now is that the entire home was burnt down, and her three cars, which were parked inside their garages, were burnt down,” the source said.
A video has since surfaced of the aftermath of the blaze.
Who is Dube-Ncube?
Born in KwaMashu, Dube-Ncube was the ninth Premier of KwaZulu-Natal. She took over the post in August 2022 following the resignation of Sihle Zikalala. She became the first woman to hold the post. Before that, she also served as the KZN Member of the Executive Committee (MEC) for Finance, as well as the KZN MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs and the KZN MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA).
She is currently the Deputy Task Team Coordinator of the Provincial Task Team for the African National Congress in KZN (ANC). On Monday, 21 July 2025, she was also appointed as the Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training.
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How did South Africans react?
Social media users shared mixed reactions to the news, with some showing sympathy, while others speculated that it was a targeted attempt to destroy evidence. Others speculated that it was done for the insurance.
Queen Crystal Mkhungo said:
“Insurance will probably pay for more than the value. She'll be smiling all the way to the bank.”
TheGeneral Mash suggested:
“She can always order more from the government through all channels without buying them. I saw her name amongst the withdrawn SETA chair appointments.”
Nkazimulo Nkazi added:
“A proper and thorough investigation must be initiated. I suspect a rodent.”
Ali Ali White stated:
“They have insurance, these ones. She will get them (cars) back. Plus, they are working under a corrupt organisation. They will sort her out.”
@EdwardthembaSa suggested:
“Now all the evidence is gone.”
@KaraboSekati_ stated:
“She was going to expose some people.”
@MbawoLive said:
“This is sad. Wishing the Former Premier strength during this difficult time.”
@FootballStage_1 added:
“Hebanna, this is really disturbing.”
@OpreationCastle stated:
“Insurance claim loading. This must be deliberate. We all know the ANC madness.”
Dube-Ncube appointed KZN Premier
In August 2022, KZN's Provincial Treasurer, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, was appointed as the province's next premier.
Briefly News reported that the decision was made after Sihle Zikalala resigned from the post.
South Africans congratulated Dube-Ncube, who made history by becoming the first woman premier in KZN.
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