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Community service centre burnt down in KZN
The destruction caused by the fire is undoubtedly a setback for the community of Bhamshela
An incarcerated writer shares his fearing prison fires.
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A government service centre in the north of Durban was destroyed in a fire on Friday morning. The fire damaged the structure of the Thusong Service Centre – affecting various government departments that operate from the centre. Essential documents and office equipment were destroyed when the fire spread throughout the building. No injuries were reported at the time of the incident.
While the cause of the fire is yet to be determined, KZN Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs(Cogta) called for an urgent investigation to be conducted to establish the root cause.
MEC Bongiwe Sithole-Moloi said, “The destruction caused by the fire is undoubtedly a setback for the community of Bhamshela and surrounding areas, and we must act swiftly to address this matter.”
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The Thusong Centres are vital one-stop shops for government services, encompassing departments such as Home Affairs, Social Development, Health, South African Police Services, and local municipality services. These centres serve as essential hubs for citizens, providing them with access to a range of services necessary for their daily lives.
Sithole-Moloi urged all relevant organs of state to work diligently to identify any potential negligence sabotage or misconduct that may have contributed to the fire.
“In light of this unfortunate event, we call upon all relevant sector departments to collaborate and find interim arrangements. We must ensure that the affected communities can continue to receive the services they depend on from the Tusong Center,” Sithole-Moloi said.
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RANDBURG CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRE CAUGHT FIRE
On July 10, the City of Johannesburg issued a statement about the closure of the Randburg Customer Service Centre after the building caught fire. According to media reports, the centre caught fire on July 9, in the early morning.
In a statement, the City said the cause of the fire is yet to be established.
“The Randburg Customer Service Centre in Region B, corner Braamfisher Drive and Jan Smuts Avenue, Randburg is temporarily closed due to a fire incident that occurred in the early morning on Sunday. The cause of the fire is not yet known but the centre is considered unsafe to both residents and our staff,” the statement said.
Members of the public are urged to visit the walk-in-centres that are closest to Randburg Customer Service Centre such as Roodepoort Customer Service Centre 100 Christiaan de Wet Road, Florida Park and Sandton Customer Service Centre 137 Daisy Street, Sandown
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