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Joburg fire: Plea for help with burials

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A group of Johannesburg volunteers and activists involved in providing relief and support to persons affected by the deadly Johannesburg fire almost two months ago, have appealed to President Cyril Ramaphosa and Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi to assist with burials of victims.

The group penned a six-page letter to Ramaphosa, Lesufi, the mayor of the City of Johannesburg and government ministers, detailing the plight of those who survived the fire.

The group was able to raise

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