A fatal building collapse in Johannesburg has triggered a sweeping national investigation into construction safety, after authorities confirmed multiple deaths and serious regulatory failures at the site. The incident occurred in the suburb of Ormonde, where a multi-storey structure under construction partially collapsed when an upper concrete...
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At least 73 people have died in a fire that swept through a multi-storey building used as an 'informal settlement' in Johannesburg, described by South Africa’s president as 'a great tragedy'. Another 52 individuals were injured in the blaze that erupted in the heart of South...
Gallagher Security’s Johannesburg Networking Roadshow proved to be a success, with over 140 security professionals in attendance. Held at Johannesburg’s Foghound Coffee Company over 11-12 June, the event provided a valuable networking opportunity for Channel Partners, End Users and security industry professionals to connect, share insights, and...
A fire that claimed 76 lives in Johannesburg last year has led to a report concluding that city authorities are to blame for ignoring severe safety issues at the rundown apartment block for at least four years prior to the tragedy. The blaze broke out at...
A damning report released following an inquiry into a tragic building fire that claimed 76 lives last year has squarely pointed fingers at city authorities, alleging gross negligence and a casual attitude toward building safety. The devastating blaze, which engulfed a five-story apartment block in downtown...
The latest building fire in the CBD has affected more than 100 families after a woman threw paraffin at the structure during a spat with her partner. The Johannesburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda, confirmed that the fire on Commissioner Street was allegedly set on fire by a...
A devastating fire at the Usindiso building in the Johannesburg CBD last year was one of Africa’s deadliest. Now, an expert told an inquiry it was due to neglect after 77 people were killed in the 2023 blaze. The fire which engulfed the five-storey Usindiso building and...
Concerns have been raised by officials regarding the individuals who are living in abandoned buildings alongside the Joburg Rail Lines after a deadly fire claimed the lives of at least two children. The city of Joburg is highly condensed with a population of over 5.6 million...