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BREAKING NEWS: Fire guts SABC Radio park building, 3 workers receiving medical care

Employees were evacuated from the building and it’s understood that three workers were receiving medical treatment for smoke inhalation.

 

The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) said a fire that broke out at the corporation’s Radio Park building, in Auckland Park, has been put out.

Employees were evacuated from the building and it’s understood that three workers were receiving medical treatment for smoke inhalation on Tuesday.

The broadcaster said the cause of the fire was not known at this stage.

SABC spokesperson Vuyo Mthembu said: “At this stage, I do not know of any other people besides those three who are receiving medical attention. An assessment in being done [to establish the cause of the fire].

Last month, the building was evacuated after generators leaked 2,000 litres of diesel on the 15th floor.

 

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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