Man Confesses to Starting Deadly Fire in Johannesburg Building: Housing Crisis Exposed
A man initially considered a witness, not a suspect, confessed to unintentionally starting the deadly fire in the Usindiso building last August during a public inquiry into South Africa’s worst building fire.
The 29-year-old revealed he worked for a violent drug dealer, leading to the tragic incident. The fire left over 500 people homeless, exposing the severe housing crisis in Johannesburg. Survivors, placed in metal shacks, lack basic amenities and face dangerous conditions.
The city, grappling with a shortage of affordable housing, struggles to provide adequate solutions.
The BBC reports on the dire situation, shedding light on the challenges faced by the victims and the broader issues of neglect and criminality affecting the city’s buildings, bringing attention to a larger societal crisis.
Source : BBC
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-68085956