Madala Hostel in Crisis | Johannesburg News

Residents of Madala Hostel in Alexandra endure horrific living conditions—sewage overflow, crumbling walls, collapsing stairs, and no gas for nearly a year after a 2025 fire. Despite city claims of minor fixes, residents say it’s just a band-aid on a broken system worsened by a 2013 fire and ongoing roof leaks. Egoli Gas won’t restore service without safety certification, and contractors have abandoned jobs mid-way. The city admits the situation is “deplorable,” citing budget constraints and contractor reluctance, with relocation as the only long-term fix—but that’s a massive, costly undertaking. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/74d9d59ea2309124