‘He’s still here, he’s in this area’: Cops open probe into string of Joburg arson attacks

Angry homeowners lose precious possessions after intruder breaks in and sets fires in upmarket properties

10 April 2022 - 00:04

After initially playing down fears that an arsonist is behind a string of fires in Johannesburg's posh northern suburbs, police said yesterday they have put together a team to investigate the blazes.  ..

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