Firefighters contain blaze in Joburg CBD
Another building is on fire in the Johannesburg CBD, a few kilometers away from the Usindiso building, where more than 70 people died earlier this year.
It’s understood a detergent factory on Eloff Street was engulfed in flames on Thursday afternoon.
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Firefighters have contained the blaze, and no fatalities and injuries have been reported.
Joburg emergency services spokesperson Xolile Khumalo said the cause was unknown, and urged residents to be safe when handling electrical appliances.
“EMS urges the community of Johannesburg to please ensure that all electrical appliances are switched off when not in use, or when leaving the home for holidays. Stay safe.”
-EWN
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Mzansi writer, lyricist, composer, director, choreographer, and theatre producer, Mbongeni Ngema’s ex-wife Leleti Khumalo has shared a tribute to the late veteran playwright.
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