MEC Maile announcing that the structural integrity of Tambo Memorial Hospital is sound. The hospital shook during explosion. The were damages to the doors, windows, roof and ceiling. He says the hospital's electricals would need 18 million to fix. #sabcnews

The memorial service for victims of the deadly gas truck explosion in Boksburg to get underway. Families and relatives of the victims, NGOs, and gvt representatives are present to pay their respects but also to pray for the speedy recovery of those still in hospital. #sabcnews

Families and relatives of the deadly gas truck explosion in Boksburg on Christmas Eve seated and waiting for the start of the official programme of the memorial service for their loved ones. Health Minister Dr. Joe Phaahla expected to deliver a tribute. #sabcnews

The candles bearing the names of the victims of the Christmas Eve gas truck explosion. The memorial service for the victims is now underway at the Boksburg Civic center in Boksburg on Gauteng's Eastrand. #sabcnews

Government officials including Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla, nurses and various other dignitaries light candles with names of the victims of the deadly Christmas Eve gas truck explosion that has so far claimed the lives of 27 people including nurses Tambo Hospital.#sabcnews

Today the SACP commemorates the 28th anniversary of the death of the party's then general secretary Joe Slovo at Avalon cemeteryin Soweto. Current Gen. Sec. Solly Maphaila pictured on far left will deliver keynote address. #sabcnews

City Power technicians disconnecting defaultors in Alex.

Al Jama-Ah's Thapelo Amad elected Joburg mayor. #sabcnews

Police and private security personnel monitoring Maponya shopping mall in Soweto. Its is business as usual customers and workers going about their normal business.#sabcnews

EFF members marching from Jabulani mall to Maponya mall. Some here are unhappy about Nhlanhla Lux's alleged accusations that his house was bombed by the EFF. #sabcnews

EFF members bring traffic to a haltas they stage a sit in in front of the entrance into Maponya mall. They marched from Jabulani mall till here. The mar h is largely peaceful. They are now awaiting a directive from national leadership on the way forward. #sabcnews

Memembers of trade unions, the Health and Allied Workers Union and ILAWU converge at Library Gardens in Joburg CBD ahead of March to offices of Health MEC and Premier Lesufi to demand the permanent employment of EPWP and Agency Nurses. Expected to hand over memoranda.

Contracted nurses and EPWP workers marching to Gauteng Health Department and offices of Premier Lesufi in Joburg CBD, calling for permanent employment. #sabcnews

Posters speak louder at the march of contracted nurses and EPWP workers employed at health facilities in Gauteng. They are handing over memoranda at the Health department and Premier Lesufi's offices in Central Johannesburg. #sabcnews

Gauteng police commissioner Elias Mawela to present fourth quarter crime statistics at the provincial Legislature. #sabcnews

A building on fire opposite the Laanglaagte train station. #SABCNews

Residents of a derelict building opposite the Langlaagte train station in JHB scrambling to put down a fire on the roof of the building. Firefighters are on scene. Residents say they don't know what started the blaze, but it started in one of the rooms.

Residents of a derelict building opposite the Langlaagte train station in JHB scrambling to put down a fire on the roof of the building. Firefighters are on scene. Residents say they don't know what started the blaze, but it started in one of the rooms.#SABCNews

#sabcnews Four family members including a three-year-old child and a pregnant woman have died after the boat they were in capsized in the Vaal river. Six survivors have been taken to the nearest hospital for treatment.