Police arrest suspect in connection with Usindiso building fire
The exact cause of the blaze is still yet to be determined.
Joburg working hard to reclaim hijacked buildings: Mayor
Yet another illegally occupied building was gutted by fire in the Johannesburg CBD.
Blaze that gutted Usindiso building described as abnormal fire
The blaze that gutted the illegally occupied Usindiso building described as an abnormal fire.
Four-month-old killed in residential fire in Doornfontein, Jhb
Residents extinguished the fire before emergency services paramedics arrived.
Fire in Jhb CBD, no injuries
The building has been evacuated and there are no injuries.
Dilapidated buildings in city centres must be demolished: Archbishop Makgopa
Anglican Archbishop Thabo Makgoba says South Africa is sitting on a timebomb, due to informally
SACC to hold memorial service for Johannesburg fire victims
The South African Council of Churches (SACC) in Gauteng will this morning hold a memorial service
Kunene calls for urgent evacuation of hijacked Joburg buildings
The City of Johannesburg’s Transport MMC, Kenny Kunene says dilapidated buildings in the city are a
73 families reported to Diepkloof Forensic Mortuary following Joburg fire
The Gauteng Department of Health says 73 families have reported to the Diepkloof Forensic Pathology
Commission of Inquiry established to look into Jhb fire
Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi says the establishment of a Commission of Inquiry into the deadly
MMA warns of compassion when covering Joburg fire
Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) has urged media houses and journalists to exercise compassion when
Families will be allowed on Friday to identify loved ones who died in Jhb CBD fire
The Gauteng Health Department says families of the victims of the Johannesburg CBD building fire can
President Ramaphosa promises government assistance for Joburg fire victims
President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured those who have lost their homes as a result of the
IFP blames Jhb CBD fire on improper housing for poor
The Inkatha Freedom Party in Gauteng says the tragic Joburg building fire points to the City’s
Hijacking of buildings in inner city of Joburg needs to be addressed: Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa, who has been visiting the scene of the Johannesburg CBD building fire,
Fire in Jhb CBD could have been avoided if bylaws were enforced: MEC Khumalo
Gauteng Cooperative Governance MEC Mzi Khumalo has conceded that the deadly fire in Johannesburg
IN PICTURES | Johannesburg CBD Building Fire
In the early hours of Thursday morning, a five-storey building in Johannesburg caught fire. The
One person injured in Johannesburg fire
One person has reportedly sustained serious injuries following a fire in Central Johannesburg.
Firefighter Meshack Muedi laid to rest
Moving tributes were paid to Khathutshelo Meshack Muedi, one of three firemen who died trying to put
Joburg firefighter laid to rest
Firefighter Simphiwe Moropana has been laid to rest at the Lala Ngoxolo Cemetary in Daveyton, east