Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Today, three years ago, a fire tore through the Usindiso building in Johannesburg's inner city, leaving 76 people dead.
One of South Africa's worst fire disasters exposed the deadly reality inside Joburg's hijacked buildings.
Following the tragedy, government promised to house and protect the survivors.
SABC News' Nomvuyo Ntanjana has tracked down some former residents, who say that promise has been broken.
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
Today, three years ago, a fire tore through the Usindiso building in Johannesburg's inner city, leaving 76 people dead.
One of South Africa's worst fire disasters exposed the deadly reality inside Joburg's hijacked buildings.
Following the tragedy, government promised to house and protect the survivors.
SABC News' Nomvuyo Ntanjana has tracked down some former residents, who say that promise has been broken.
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.
