Lynsey Chutel

Lynsey Chutel, Southern Africa correspondent for The New York Times, sheds light on a tragic fire in Johannesburg that claimed 76 lives. She discusses the ignored warnings about the building's safety, highlighting Johannesburg's decline from a hopeful post-apartheid city to a crisis-ridden symbol of neglect. The conversation explores the dire housing situation, systemic failures, and the personal stories of survivors, painting a stark picture of resilience amidst tragedy in a rapidly deteriorating urban landscape.