The situation at the fire-ravaged Masiphumelele settlement has been described as dire and urgent help is needed.
Non-profit organisation Gift of the Givers, which has provided humanitarian aid to the affected families since the fire broke on Monday, said it would require assistance from various role players to help the affected families get back on their feet.
An estimated 1600 people were left destitute after the fire ravaged Masiphumelele's Z Section, the second in the informal settlement in just under a month.
Gift of the Givers Project Manager Ali Sablay said within minutes of the devastating fire, the organisation responded to calls by the community for assistance.
"We fed almost 1500 people and provided them with water and blankets.
"Community members also requested for toiletries, and we have now provided them with those. In addition we have supplied baby care packs and blankets ," said Sablay.
Over the next five days the organisation will continue feeding the affected families hot meals , providing washing powder, mattresses and stationery for the learners.
"It was encouraging to see teams from the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) today registering those affected."
Sablay also said most families lost savings and clothes they had planned to take to the Eastern Cape for Christmas.
"Some children are left with school uniforms and backpacks they had when they came back from school only to be met with the devastating scene."
Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis and Mayco member for Human Settlements, Malusi Booi also visited the scene ton Tuesday.
The City said it was providing the affected families with water and toilets.
“We are thankful that the firefighters managed to stop the blaze as quickly as they did and that there were no fatalities. We cannot comprehend the loss the families have experienced and we are doing all we can to assist," said Hill-Lewis.
He also commended the work of the Gift of the Givers and another non-governmental organisation, Living Hope in providing disaster relief and urged Capetonians to donate essential items and non-perishable food.
"We will do all we can to assist the affected residents and our teams remain on site to ensure that the area is cleared as quickly as possible. But it's believed that many affected residents will be staying with family and friends in the area," added Booi.