LISTEN | Gauteng government-owned buildings are ‘ticking fire bombs’
At some facilities safety equipment hasn’t been serviced for years, while others are just not being maintained
04 October 2021 - 18:26
Johannesburg, Tshwane and Ekurhuleni’s buildings are ticking fire bombs. The majority, which are at risk because fire safety laws are flouted, are owned by provincial and local governments, say fire-safety inspectors and firefighters...
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