Joburg CBD fire | Union welcomes removal of Thulani Makhubela

JOHANNESBURG - Thulani Makhubela has been removed from the inquiry into the Marshalltown fire.

It followed xenophobic remarks on X by the commissioner.

Inquiry Chair Sisi Khampepe says the social media posts show he will not be impartial.

READ: Advocate Makhubela removed from the Marshalltown fire inquiry proceedings

The General Industries' Workers Union of SA is welcomed the removal.

"I think this decision is quite a statement that says it does want all the victims appear before it, and get fair hearing," said the union's Mametlwe Sebei.