Inquiry into Marshalltown fire begins investigations on 1 October

JOHANNESBURG - Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi says the commission of inquiry into the Marshalltown fire will look into the prevalence of hijacked buildings in Johannesburg.

It will try to determine the cause of the fire, and who should take responsibility for the tragedy in which 77 people were killed.

Retired Constitutional Court Judge Sisi Khampepe will chair the inquiry and it will begin its investigation on 1 October.