Boksburg
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An emergency official said the deaths resulted from a leak in a cylinder of gas at the encampment, called the Angelo informal settlement, near the South African city of Boksburg.
From New York Times • Jul. 5, 2023
The incident happened in an informal settlement in the city of Boksburg on the eastern outskirts of Johannesburg, the South African Police Services said.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 5, 2023
Families and friends of the victims, along with health minister Joe Phaahla gathered in the Boksburg Civic Centre on Friday morning for a memorial service and paid their respects by lighting candles.
From Reuters • Dec. 30, 2022
Griebenow said Hewitt attended Boksburg Magistrate’s Court near Johannesburg on Friday and told the court he understood the charges.
From Washington Times • Jun. 6, 2014
The Transvaal batch of volunteers was scheduled to go into action at midday at an African township near Boksburg, east of Johannesburg.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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