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A report released following an inquiry into a devastating fire in downtown Johannesburg has found the City of Johannesburg and its entities responsible for the tragic incident, which claimed the lives of 76 individuals. Conducted by retired Judge Sisi Khampepe, the inquiry revealed the City’s “total disregard” for the building’s dire condition, prompting recommendations for disciplinary action against the CEO of the Johannesburg Property Company, responsible for overseeing city buildings.

Judge Khampepe further advocated for the demolition of the building and proposed the erection of a memorial plaque in honor of the victims, including children, who lost their lives in one of South Africa’s worst disasters.