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Marshalltown fire

The City of Johannesburg let her down — remembering Sukoluhle Moyo

South Africa

The City of Johannesburg let her down — remembering Sukoluhle Moyo

By Nigel Branken

Usindiso fire — family closer to claiming bodies after mother-daughter DNA link finally established

South Africa

Usindiso fire — family closer to claiming bodies after mother-daughter DNA link finally established

By Michelle Banda

Evaluating what is new, positive and negative about the Government of National Unity (Part One)

Op-eds

Evaluating what is new, positive and negative about the Government of National Unity (Part One)

By Raymond Suttner

Precious little has changed, say Marshalltown fire victims one year after the deadly tragedy

Maverick News

Precious little has changed, say Marshalltown fire victims one year after the deadly tragedy

By Michelle Banda

Usindiso blaze inquiry report lays blame at feet of City of Johannesburg officials

Maverick News

Usindiso blaze inquiry report lays blame at feet of City of Johannesburg officials

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

Marshalltown fire case postponed again — accused Sithembiso Mdlalose ditches no-show lawyer

South Africa

Marshalltown fire case postponed again — accused Sithembiso Mdlalose ditches no-show lawyer

By Michelle Banda

Marshalltown fire: Legal proceedings stall as court is adjourned and commission concludes first phase of work

Maverick Citizen

Marshalltown fire: Legal proceedings stall as court is adjourned and commission concludes first phase of work

By Michelle Banda

Facing 76 murder counts, man accused of starting Usindiso building fire retracts confession

South Africa

Facing 76 murder counts, man accused of starting Usindiso building fire retracts confession

By Bheki C. Simelane

Dancehall sensation DJ Snagga T was among the 77 people who perished in Albert Street fire

South Africa

Dancehall sensation DJ Snagga T was among the 77 people who perished in Albert Street fire

By Michelle Banda

Reimagining Johannesburg after the Marshalltown fire: What’s happened and what's next?

Maverick News

Reimagining Johannesburg after the Marshalltown fire: What’s happened and what's next?

By Michelle Banda

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