GETTY IMAGES
Audio By Carbonatix
At least 76 people died when a building caught fire In the South African city of Johannesburg on 31 August.
The building had been "hijacked" - taken over by a gang who were illegally renting it out.
It's a common phenomenon in the city, where dozens of buildings are in a similar situation.
The BBC got access to another hijacked building across the street from where the fire happened, to see what conditions are like in these blocks.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Tags:
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
A Walk in my shoes: The hidden challenge of finding the right fit
7 minutes -
Jeffrey Nortey’s creative brilliance shines with double honours at Ghana Comedy Awards
13 minutes -
TOR needs capital, technology and expertise to scale production to 100,000 barrels daily – Analyst
16 minutes -
Ghana’s Deputy Energy Minister backs calls for Ghana and Africa to invest in nuclear energy
20 minutes -
Sogakope SHS leaves Battor, Mafi Kumase trailing with dominant 74-point performance in NSMQ qualifiers
22 minutes -
Utility companies must join forces to power Africa’s future — VRA CEO, Ing. Obeng-Kenzo
26 minutes -
VRA CEO calls for African power utilities to explore nuclear energy production
27 minutes -
Trust is the most valuable thing you’re buying with a used car
31 minutes -
Awudome SHS snatches NSMQ 2026 ticket from Wovenu, Mawuko Girls after thrilling final-round comeback
33 minutes -
Government must develop holistic fuel pricing strategy, not temporary relief measures – Kwadwo Poku
35 minutes -
OmniBSIC tops Ghana’s banks in consumer service quality – GH-CSI Report
35 minutes -
Ghana’s banking service quality remains strong despite slight dip in customer satisfaction – report
46 minutes -
Gov’t to regularise waste transfer stations as Mahama pushes long-term sanitation reforms
58 minutes -
Ghana Pension Funds leading African shift into private equity, SME financing
59 minutes -
Why EUDR could redefine Africa’s agricultural competitiveness
1 hour