LERATO MBHIZA
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed deep sadness following what he called a “’significant loss of life” as a result of a fire in a residential building in Marshalltown, Johannesburg, in the early hours of Thursday.
The death toll from the fire stands at 74 including children while scores have been injured and are receiving medical treatment.
Ramaphosa offered his deep condolences to the families of the deceased and wished the injured survivors a speedy and full recovery.
“This is a great tragedy felt by families whose loved ones perished in this awful manner, and our hearts go out to every person affected by this event.
“This incident calls on all of us, from the emergency services and other entities of government to community-based organisations, to reach out to survivors to help restore people’s physical psychological wellbeing and offer all material help residents may need.”
The President also said
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