Usindiso building in Marshaltown, Johannesburg. (Snazo Notho/Drum)
The commission of inquiry into the deadly Usindiso building fire that claimed 76 lives in August 2023 says the City of Johannesburg and its property management entity, the Johannesburg Property Company (JPC), knew about the “appalling conditions” at the building for several years but “did nothing to address the ringing alarm bells”.
On Sunday, the commission chairperson, former justice Sisi Khampepe, handed over the first part of her report into the fire to Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi.
The premier said the inquiry’s work was impressive and added that he would ensure that its recommendations were implemented.
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