The inquiry, appointed by Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi, will be investigating several issues around the blaze and will be led by retired Constitutional Court justice Sisi Khampepe, attorney Thulani Makhubela and activist Vuyelwa Mabena.
JOHANNESBURG - A commission of inquiry into the deadly Marshalltown fire that claimed 77 lives is yet to finalise its terms of reference.It will be led by retired Constitutional Court justice Sisi Khampepe, alongside attorney Thulani Makhubela and activist Vuyelwa Mabena.Lesufi’s office issued a statement on Monday, explaining that the commission of inquiry will investigate the cause of the deadly blaze.
In light of this, Lesufi’s office said the commission would also probe “the prevalence of hijacked buildings in Johannesburg”. Meanwhile, his spokesperson, Sizwe Pamla, told Eyewitness News on Tuesday morning that the commission would begin its work as soon as the terms of reference and regulations were finalised.
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