Nehawu, DA call for speedy investigation into Charlotte Maxeke fire
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Martine van der Walt Ehlers
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There have been widespread calls for an immediate investigation into the devestating fire at the Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital in Johannesburg.
The blaze has lead to the temporary closure of the facility.
The fire started on Friday in a storeroom at the hospital with melting plastic and medical supplies, causing flames to re-ignite a day later.
On Saturday, Gauteng Premier David Makhura visited the hospital and announced that the facility will be closed for seven days.
The National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union (Nehawu) says the fact that the fire raged on for many hours proves that occupational safety measures are not adequately adhered to at the hospital.