The two-part probe, chaired by retired Constitutional Court Justice Sisi Khampepe, is expected to last six months.
The investigation was meant to commence on Sunday and end on 30 November, with the first report to be submitted on or before 30 December.
The first part of the inquiry will investigate how the fire started and the prevalence of hijacked buildings in the city. The second part of the inquiry will focus on recommendations based on the findings of the first investigation.Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi's spokesperson, Sizwe Pamla, said the province could not comment because the investigation was being done by an independent commission.As such, he could not say why the commission was postponed and when the new commencement date would be.
He said the commission had yet to appoint a spokesperson to liaise with the media but that a press briefing would be held to discuss these issues.The building is owned by the City but was hijacked after the women's shelter was closed sometime after 2014.In times of uncertainty you need journalism you can trust. For 14 free days, you can have access to a world of in-depth analyses, investigative journalism, top opinions and a range of features. Journalism strengthens democracy.
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