Authorities in Johannesburg say 62 bodies have been burnt beyond recognition following yesterday’s deadly fire at a building in the CBD. This is as relatives begin the grim task of identifying loved ones.
Families have been advised to go to the Diepkloof mortuary in Soweto to identify their relatives. The Gauteng health department says the forensic pathology services will use the digital fingerprint system to identify unknown bodies that have visible fingerprints.
SABC News Reporter Mbalenhle Mthethwa speaks to Gauteng Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko.
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