The proceedings of the commission of inquiry into the Usindiso building fire in Marshalltown that killed 77 people will begin on 26 October 2023.
A raging blaze ripped through the five-storey hijacked building in August – leaving many more people with severe injuries.
The commission was appointed by Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi to probe the cause of the fire and the prevalence of hijacked buildings in the Joburg CBD.
Speaking at a media briefing in Johannesburg on Tuesday, the commission’s chairperson Justice Sisi Khampepe outlined the rules that would guide proceedings.
“The rules have not yet been published because of a technical glitch from the printer’s side. They will definitely be published today [Tuesday]. The rules may be amended from time to time should the need arise.”
-EWN
In other news – Kelly Khumalo causes a scene on stage
Well-known South African singer, Kelly Khumalo reportedly caused a stir at a show over the past weekend. According to ZiMoja, the singer wasn’t pleased with the sound quality at the Lemo Festival, hence she interrupted her band and demanded that the technical crew fix the problem.
“She is talented that is one thing you can’t take from her. The crowd came to a standstill and sang along,” the source disclosed. Read More
