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VOX POP: Residents react to Joburg CBD Explosion

People had varying opinions on whether or not the city handled the explosion well.

August 2, 2023
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Brenda Malema: The city did not respond well because they got there late. People were injured, and they needed help fast.
Brenda Malema: The city did not respond well because they got there late. People were injured, and they needed help fast.

An explosion happened in Joburg CBD on Wednesday evening leaving many injured and one dead. The videos of the explosion were circulating around social media platforms after it occurred. Northcliff Melville Times asked people their opinions about the explosion.

The question was: Do you think the City responded well to the explosion?

Here is what they said:

Amo Moloi: I do not think that the city responded well because they were at the scene hours after the explosion and people could have died there waiting for help.
Amo Moloi: I do not think that the city responded well because they were at the scene hours after the explosion and people could have died there waiting for help.
Kelebogile Sokokodia: I think that the city responded well because by the look of things, they were on the scene after the explosion happened.
Kelebogile Sokokodia: I think that the city responded well because by the look of things, they were on the scene after the explosion happened.
Lucia Malema: I think that the city did it`s best to respond to the explosion and I am glad that no one died so far and wish those who are at the hospital a speedy recovery.
Lucia Malema: I think that the city did it`s best to respond to the explosion and I am glad that no one died so far and wish those who are at the hospital a speedy recovery.

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