TWO YEARS SINCE THE USINDISO FIRE WHICH CLAIMED THE LIVES OF 76 LIVES

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Two years after the Usindiso building fire claimed 76 lives, survivors and families marked the anniversary with calls for justice. Social activists say the City of Johannesburg’s failure to manage hijacked buildings risks a repeat tragedy, while the Khampepe Commission has already found the city liable. POV speaks to Mmametlwe Sebei, General Moyo and survivor Mike Nsulube

1 Sep 4PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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