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JOBURG FIRE: Mayfair family lose home in blaze as overcrowding, illegal connections fuel fire risk

Jamie Ho · Daily Maverick
Published 9 Oct 2026, 6:02 am·just now·1 min read
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The destruction of a family’s home exposes Mayfair’s mounting challenges with urban density and electrical infrastructure.

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