Several plots in Nest Park, Bapsfontein, were struck by the weather phenomenon at about 5.15pm on July 26.
According to Jill Watson, one of the volunteers who helps those worst hit, 15 houses were severely damaged, affecting 130 people in the area, with some being displaced and taken in by neighbours.
Welbekend Helping Hands has undertaken the task of feeding those affected by the storm and bringing them dry clothing.
The Benoni Host, Benoni Van Rhyn, Benoni Lakes, Boksburg and Wilrow Park Lions clubs contributed a total of R23 000 worth of materials towards helping the residents, and the Lions District 14 B has pledged R20 000.
The Springs and Kempton Park SPCAs, Eskom, Lions clubs and Welbekend Helping Hands received praise from community members, for their ongoing efforts in the area.
Grant de Gouveia’s wife, Desireé, was taken to Netcare Linmed Hospital after the storm and was scheduled to go in for operation on July 28.
“She was sitting in the lounge when the storm came over; the window exploded inward and some of the glass hit her,” he said.
