City of Johannesburg to Face Scrutiny After Usindiso Fire Inquiry Report

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The City of Johannesburg is facing scrutiny after the release of an inquiry report into the deadly Usindiso fire. The report, which was released on Monday, found that the city failed to properly enforce building regulations and that this failure contributed to the fire.

The fire, which occurred in September 2018, killed 19 people and injured dozens more. It was the deadliest fire in Johannesburg in over a decade.

The inquiry report found that the building where the fire occurred was not up to code. It also found that the city had failed to properly enforce building regulations, and that this failure contributed to the fire.

The city has since said that it will take steps to address the issues raised in the report. However, critics say that the city has a history of failing to enforce building regulations, and that it is unclear whether the city will actually take the necessary steps to prevent future fires.