34 lives lost: Report reveals NHBRC failures in George building collapse tragedy

George building collapse linked to regulatory lapses

Almost a year after the collapse of a five-storey development in George caused the deaths of 34 people, report blames failures in NHBRC procedure.

34 lives lost: Report reveals NHBRC failures in George building collapse tragedy

George building collapse: Minister details investigation findings

Human Settlements Minister Thembisile Simelane-Nkadimeng highlighted the failures of the National Home Builders Registration Council.

News in a minute | No compensation for George building collapse survivors

Watch the full version of the “George building collapse: No compensation for victims“ article – in a minute. Almost a year ago, the collapse of a George apartment building shocked the country. But, according to a GroundUp report, survivors and relatives of the deceased have yet to receive any payout from the Compensation Fund. On 6 May 2024, a five-storey apartment block collapsed in George in the Western Cape. 34 workers were killed. 26 survive…

The five-storey Neo Victoria building in George was registered as a single-storey building, apparently to save money. When more floors were added, the necessary adjustments were not made to support the structure.