Tough times for Usindiso fire survivors at shelters

Survivors tell of their struggle to get food on a daily basis

26 October 2023 - 22:12

As the first witness took the stand in an inquiry to investigate the fire that killed 77 people in the Usindiso building in Johannesburg’s inner city, the survivors living in shelters are in despair. ..

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