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Joburg CBD fire ‘wake-up call’ for govt to provide habitable housing – Medical Marijuana Program Connection
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Ramaphosa made his way to the scene on Thursday evening for an oversight visit. He was accompanied by the City of Joburg officials and the Gauteng Premier – Panyaza Lesufi.
President Cyril Ramaphosa made his way to the scene of a fire that tore through a five-story building and claimed at least 74 lives in Marshalltown, on 31 August 2023. The president was accompanied by City of Joburg officials and Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi. Picture: Screenshot
JOHANNESBURG – President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for a probe into the fire that tore through a five-story building and claimed at least 74 lives in Marshalltown, in the early hours of Thursday morning.
He added that the blaze is “wake-up call” for the government to deliver habitable housing.
At least 12 of those who lost their lives are children. About 50 others were left injured and are being treated at nearby hospitals.
This follows more than 12 hours search-and-rescue efforts.
Ramaphosa made his way to the scene on Thursday evening for an oversight visit. He was accompanied by the City of Joburg officials and the Gauteng Premier – Panyaza Lesufi.
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