On Friday, 1 September 2023, the bodies of those who perished in the Johannesburg CBD fire will be released to their families, as announced by the Gauteng Health Department.
Authorities have confirmed that at least 74 people died in the blaze which broke out at a five-storey building on the corner of Delver and Albert streets, in the early hours of Thursday morning.
According to reports, about 40 persons were hurt.
The building in the center of the disaster in Johannesburg’s central business district belonged to the city, but was stolen.
SURVIVAL COUNSELING FOR THE FAMILIES OF THE JOBURG CBD FIRE VICTIMS
Diepkloof morgue in Soweto, where the victims of the Johannesburg CBD fire have been transported, will be open all weekend, according to the provincial health department. Counseling services will be provided to help the families cope with the tragedy, it is said.
Families are welcome to drop by anytime between 9 and 3. On both days this weekend, the service will be available. Bereaved families will also have access to counseling services. Those who claim to be related to the deceased must bring a government-issued photo ID or birth certificate to the morgue in order to properly identify the body. The government requested “a passport or asylum seeker certificate if the decedent was a foreign national.
A great tragedy, according to RAMAPHOSA.
President Cyril Ramaphosa, who went to the scene of the fire in the Johannesburg Central Business District, said it should serve as a wake-up call for the city to deal with its housing crisis.
As is customary in the central business district, the burning structure was being used illegally.
Once a shelter for battered women and children, Ramaphosa explained to media that the property had been “hijacked” by unlawful landlords who were collecting rent from the residents after the original contract had expired.
He remarked, “Our hearts go out to everyone who is affected by this disaster, especially the families whose loved ones perished in this terrible manner.”
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa POSTPONES NATION ADDRESS TO VISIT JOHANNESBURG CORE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT FIRE
Share on Facebook «||»
Share on Twitter «||»
Share on Reddit «||»
Share on LinkedIn
More people have died in the Joburg central business district fire than in the Grenfell Tower blaze.: A fire that started in the early hours of 14 June 2017 in the 24-story Grenfell Tower in North Kensington, West London, continued burning for...
74 people have died in the JHB CBD fire, and relatives are being requested to identify bodies.: Marshalltown, Johannesburg’s hijacked building fire has claimed the lives of at least 74 people. The fire started early on the morning of Thursday, August 31st,...
South Africa’s Mothotlung Community set uncle on fire after he revealed where he dumped his niece and nephew’s bodies: Following a mob justice attack in Mothotlung on Thursday, February 17th, police in the North West are investigating three murder charges. A four-year-old boy and...
Hanna Katzir, 77-yr-old Israeli woman held hostage in Gaza Strip released by Hamas on Friday: Hanna Katzir, a 77-year-old Israeli woman held hostage in the Gaza Strip, was released by Hamas on Friday, countering earlier claims by the Palestinian Islamic...
A large fire breaks out in Tower Hamlets, London, at apartments above a business center: A large fire is being tackled by 100 firemen, and the M25 can see a column of black smoke.: Advertisements Huge fire breaks out at flats on top of business centre in London’s Tower Hamlets: 100 firefighters race to tackle massive inferno – with...
Joburg informal traders hoping newly-approved policy will help regulate the industry: Informal traders in Johannesburg are hoping that the city’s newly-approved Informal Trading Policy will help regulate the industry, which they say is pervaded by foreign...
City of Joburg Implements Exemptions from Load Shedding to Protect Jobs and Encourage Investment: …By Lola Smith for TDPel Media. In an effort to safeguard livelihoods, attract investments, and bolster the economy, the City of Joburg has announced its...
ActionSA Withdraws No Confidence Motion Against City of Joburg Mayor: ActionSA, the political party, has decided to withdraw the motion of no confidence against Kabelo Gwamanda, the Mayor of the City of Johannesburg. The motion,...
City of Joburg Issues Rainfall Warning and Emergency Contacts: City of Joburg Issues Rainfall Warning and Emergency Contacts The City of Joburg has issued a warning and provided emergency contact information to help residents...
Global teacher and education workers labour federation meets in Joburg: President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Tuesday address the opening of the Education International 10th Africa Regional (EIRAF) Conference in Sandton, Johannesburg . Education International is...
