While the MEC for Health in Gauteng, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko visited those who suffered injuries during the massive explosion in Joburg CBD at the Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital, head of trauma and disaster management committee, Professor Maeyane Steve Moeng has revealed that none of the patients brought to the healthcare facility show signs of poisonous gas inhalation.

Nkomo-Ralehoko also said that she has not been informed by health professionals of any patient who is suffering from gas inhalation.

While authorities are still trying to find answers regarding the Joburg CBD explosion that killed one person and injured 48 more people, Moeng also reiterated that most of the injuries are muscle and fracture related injuries.

There is none of these case with massive head injuries or in need of abdominal operations, they will just need to be having management to the chest, lower limbs and on one patient we will manage the chest injuries that they are having at the moment," Moeng added.

Meanwhile, Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi has admitted that the lack of information concerning the cause of the blast is raising questions about the competence of the authorities.

We cannot have this kind of an explosion and not know why because that alone creates doubts, uncertainty, and questions about the capabilities we possess as a state," Lesufi said.