Authorities in Pretoria are investigating the cause of a third fatal winter shack fire that has devastated an informal settlement. Search and recovery teams are actively combing through the wreckage in search of possible victims.

A fire in the Bluegum section of Duduza, City of Ekurhuleni, resulted in the deaths of four family members, including an elderly woman and twin toddlers, on Wednesday. The incident has been described as tragic.

A fire broke out at the Machakos Mitumba Market around midnight on Saturday, causing significant damage to the mabati structures. Firefighters were able to contain the blaze, but traders suffered heavy losses as a result of the incident, according to Eastleigh Voice.

An inquiry has been ordered following a building fire in a city in northern India that resulted in the deaths of 15 people. Witnesses reported that individuals were seen jumping from windows to escape the flames, while rescue teams took action by breaking through a wall to assist those trapped inside.

Six people were killed in a crash on the R34 in Newcastle, according to the Road Traffic Inspectorate. The incident involved a collision that caused one of the vehicles to burst into flames upon impact.

Three individuals have been arrested in connection with a mass shooting that occurred at the Jumpers informal settlement in Cleveland, Johannesburg. They are scheduled to appear before the Johannesburg magistrate’s court on Thursday. Reports indicate that the suspect was found in possession of 100 bullets.