Large crowd protests lift tragedy at Durban building

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Hundreds of protesters have gathered outside a block of flats where two children plunged four floors down a lift shaft.

The tragedy happened last Saturday, while twins Aphelele and Aphile Dlamini played with friends.

Eight-year-old Aphelele lost his life, while his sister Aphile remains in the hospital.

27 Oct 9AM English South Africa News · Daily News

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