2023 Johannesburg fire: Inquiry finds local authorities negligent, recommends demolition and plaque for 77 victims.

The Johannesburg inquiry found local authorities negligent for not taking proper action against a deadly fire in 2023 that killed 77 people, as the building was used for criminal activities before the fire. The report recommends swift implementation of its findings, including the demolition of the building and erection of a plaque honoring the victims. Johannesburg's premier promised to do so to improve the situation in the city's central area.