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Joburg Fire | NGOs and politicians playing the blame game

JOHANNESBURG - The Socio-Economic Rights Institute of South Africa says the city of Johannesburg has a constitutional obligation to house the poor, who would otherwise be homeless. The city is blaming NGOs that fight evictions for the fire at an abandoned building on Thursday. Read More
bubmag
September 2, 2023
Homeless

Alberta government looks to add winter shelter spaces in Edmonton

The province's two-year homelessness action plan includes $5 million to support up to an additional 450 winter spaces, but funding permanent spaces to reduce the need for temporary space is preferred. Published Sep 01, 2023  •  Last updated Sep 01, 2023  •  2 minute read City Hall is visible in…
bubmag
September 1, 2023
Homeless

Johannesburg building fire kills over 70

Over 70 people killed in Joburg fire Over 70 people died in a five-story building at Johannesburg fire on Thursday. The building is reportedly abandoned and a habitat for homeless people, but the officials are yet to know the cause of the fire. Johannesburg city manager Floyd Brink said 200…
bubmag
August 31, 2023