South Africa: Mashaba Admits City Failed Soweto Residents Hit By Tornado

City of Johannesburg Mayor Herman Mashaba on Thursday released a damning report detailing how flaws in the City's processes contributed to the destruction of houses when a tornado struck in Protea Glen, Soweto, in December.

The investigation was launched after residents complained that their homes were damaged in the storm due to shoddy workmanship by contractors.

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