The commission of inquiry into the Usindiso building fire has concluded its work, with a final report submitted to Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi.  The commission was established two years ago after 76 people  lost their lives when a massive fire broke out and destroyed a hijacked Joburg CBD building. The commission was then set up to probe causes of fire and the broader issue of hijacked buildings in the inner city. The commissions report now finds the City of Johannesburg has a long-standing record of neglecting its own buildings in the area. The report further points to systemic failures and poor by-law enforcement. It also highlights the city's failure to deliver basic services like water, sanitation, and electricity, leading to illegal and dangerous connections.  The Khampepe commission recommends the city must take responsibility for the dire living conditions in rundown properties.

To unpack the report Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Edward Molopi, Senior Communications and Advocacy Officer at the Socio-Economic Rights Institute of South Africa (SERI) and Elijah Mhlanga, Gauteng Provincial Government spokesperson