Kaya 959 Point of View with Phemelo Motene

Witness admits to starting fire in deadly uSindiso fire

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A witness in the commission of inquiry into the Marshalltown fire that killed 77 people has admitted
under oath to setting the uSindiso building on fire on 31 August last year. He made the shocking
revelation during an in-camera sitting. He told the panel of commissioners that the fire flared when
he set a body alight, which he strangled to death on the night of the fatal blaze. Phemelo speaks to
Kaya News Reporter, Pitso Molemane for more on this shocking revelation and Human Rights
Activist, Andy Chinnah.
23 Jan 2024 3PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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