A TikTok star arrested for impersonating a doctor has been released, creating a sense of intrigue and surprise surrounding the outcome. Matthew Lani, a popular figure on the South African social media platform, attracted a substantial following by sharing medical advice and selling medication online. His arrest took place on Sunday when he attempted to …
Overnight, a devastating fire tore through a five-story apartment block in a poverty-stricken area of Johannesburg, resulting in the tragic loss of more than 70 lives. Officials have raised concerns that some of the victims may have been renting rooms from criminal gangs. The municipal-owned building, still smoldering at noon, presented a grim scene with …
In South Africa’s largest city, more than 70 people lost their lives in a devastating fire that engulfed a five-story building early Thursday. According to the BBC, the building, which was previously abandoned, had been occupied by squatters who turned it into an “informal settlement” with various makeshift structures inside. The presence of debris and …
A devastating fire broke out in a dilapidated five-story building in Johannesburg, resulting in the tragic loss of at least 64 lives. The building, which served as a refuge for homeless individuals, became a scene of desperation as some people resorted to jumping out of windows to escape the flames. Tragically, even children were among …
On Wednesday, a tragic incident occurred in the Angelo settlement in Boksburg, a city on the outskirts of Johannesburg. At least 16 people, including three children, lost their lives due to a toxic nitrate gas leak. The gas was being used by illegal miners for gold processing in the informal settlement. Initially, emergency services reported …