A man died in a fire in Gugulethu this morning.
The fire and rescue services were called out just after 3.30am to an informal dwelling which had caught fire.
Two fire engines, a water tanker and a rescue vehicle with 14 staff members were dispatched.
On arrival, they were informed that one person was missing. They searched the property and found a man who had sustained fatal burn wounds.
The fire was extinguished. No other injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire remains unknown.