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The building, 80 Albert Street, was built in 1954 as the head office of Johannesburg's Non-European Affairs Department, serving as a Pass Office for enforcing pass laws controlling the movement of black people into Johannesburg under the apartheid system. [5] From 1994, the building housed a women's shelter later called the Usindiso Women's ...
At least 73 dead in Johannesburg fire. Thursday 31 August 2023 09:32, Maryam Zakir-Hussain. The death toll from the Johannesburg building fire has now risen to 73, state broadcaster SABC has reported.
At least 73 dead in Johannesburg fire. Thursday 31 August 2023 09:32, Maryam Zakir-Hussain. The death toll from the Johannesburg building fire has now risen to 73, state broadcaster SABC has reported.
The fire broke out around 1:30 a.m. local time, when many people inside the building were asleep. South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa called it a “tragedy.” Fire worst in recent memory
Hijacked buildings have a number of negative impacts on communities. They can lead to increased crime, decreased property values, and a decline in the quality of life for residents. Hijacked buildings can also be a fire hazard, as they often lack basic safety features. In addition, hijacked buildings can be a breeding ground for disease.
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An inquiry began Thursday into an apartment building fire that killed 76 people in South Africa in August and laid bare the deep problems of poverty and neglect in parts of Africa's richest city.
A seat in the National Assembly becomes vacant if the member dies, resigns, ceases to be eligible, ceases to be a member of the party that nominated them, or is elected to the office of President of South Africa. The vacancy is filled from the same party list as the former member.