President Cyril Ramaphosa mourns significant loss of life in Marshalltown fire tragedy
31 August 2023
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness at the significant loss of life inflicted by a fire in a residential building in Marshalltown, Johannesburg, in the early hours of today, Thursday, 31 August 2023.
By 08h30 today, the reported death toll stood at 73, while scores more are injured and receiving medical treatment.
President Ramaphosa offers his deep condolences to the families of the deceased and wishes injured survivors a speedy and full recovery.
The President’s thoughts are also with households and individuals who have lost their accommodation and possessions in this incident.