roofing

It is a lightweight material that was used mostly in flat roofing, but also in floors and walls, between the 1950s and 1990s.

"He was trying to find money in Stilfontein, to feed his family, and to put some roofing on his house," Ms Khoaisanyane says.

The measure also allows state agencies to waive restrictions on hazardous work for 16– and 17-year-olds, including demolition, roofing, excavation, and power-driven machine operation.

He specializes in roofing, drywall installation and painting, but worries contractors may not hire him because of his status.

Two roofing companies have told him there are too few rows of tiles, meaning the overlap isn't sufficient to prevent water ingress.