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Johannesburg fire

Another fire at ‘hijacked’ Joburg CBD building leaves four dead in tragic echo of Usindiso disaster

Maverick News

Another fire at ‘hijacked’ Joburg CBD building leaves four dead in tragic echo of Usindiso disaster

By Michelle Banda

Parts of Johannesburg CBD in the dark after fire in inner-city tunnels

Maverick News

Parts of Johannesburg CBD in the dark after fire in inner-city tunnels

By Bheki C. Simelane

Albert Street fire survivors still looking for help amid eviction fears as probe into tragedy set to begin

South Africa

Albert Street fire survivors still looking for help amid eviction fears as probe into tragedy set to begin

By Michelle Banda

Albert Street fire – remembering Melita Mhlebi, one of 77 who died

South Africa

Albert Street fire – remembering Melita Mhlebi, one of 77 who died

By Michelle Banda

Joburg ‘dark buildings’ owners blame City for hijacking crisis and lack of emergency accommodation

South Africa

Joburg ‘dark buildings’ owners blame City for hijacking crisis and lack of emergency accommodation

By Kimberly Mutandiro

Most survivors of Johannesburg's Albert St fire are South Africans, action group reveals, calls for urgent intervention

South Africa

Most survivors of Johannesburg's Albert St fire are South Africans, action group reveals, calls for urgent intervention

By Michelle Banda

Survivors of Joburg’s Marshalltown fire left in limbo, hungry and desperate, after state's empty promises

South Africa

Survivors of Joburg’s Marshalltown fire left in limbo, hungry and desperate, after state's empty promises

By Michelle Banda and Bheki C Simelane

Gauteng government commits to supporting fire victims — 44 bodies still unidentified

Maverick News

Gauteng government commits to supporting fire victims — 44 bodies still unidentified

By Michelle Banda

How to appear presidential after a disaster in Gangstas’ Paradise – bling your A-game in a Mandela shirt

Politics

How to appear presidential after a disaster in Gangstas’ Paradise – bling your A-game in a Mandela shirt

By Shaun de Waal

IFP says arrest of councillor in Joburg hijacked property case is ‘without merit’

South Africa

IFP says arrest of councillor in Joburg hijacked property case is ‘without merit’

By Bheki C. Simelane

Joburg fire disaster being used to fan flames of xenophobia ahead of 2024 elections

South Africa

Joburg fire disaster being used to fan flames of xenophobia ahead of 2024 elections

By Centre for Analytics and Behavioural Change

More help needed as Joburg fire victims struggle to piece their lives back together

South Africa

More help needed as Joburg fire victims struggle to piece their lives back together

By Naledi Sikhakhane