South African authorities say "extreme poverty and a severe lack of affordable housing" were major factors in a deadly Johannesburg building fire two years ago.
In August 2023, 77 people died and many more were injured after a fire gutted the Usindiso building in Marshalltown, where many poor people were living.
The tragedy shocked the nation and highlighted the deep housing inequalities in Africa's wealthiest city - inequalities the authorities promised to address.
The report, the final one to be released, has not been made public but the Gauteng provincial government, which commissioned it, shared some key findings.
One person is currently on trial over the deadly blaze. Sthembiso Mdlalose initially confessed to starting the fire but recanted his statement when the trial got underway.
