US EditionNews24 | George building collapse probe finds negligence, misconduct and safety breaches
- Thembi Simelane stated that systematic failures, negligence, and misconduct led to the George building collapse in 2024, which resulted in 34 fatalities.
- Investigations revealed breaches in oversight, as the George municipality approved construction plans while work was already underway, violating protocols.
- Five officials, including the CEO, have been suspended, and those accountable will face criminal charges related to the collapse.
- Simelane emphasized the need for learning from this incident to prevent future tragedies and noted the NHBRC's failure to ensure safety compliance and proper registration.
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Investigation into George building collapse reveals key failures
An independent forensic investigation into the building collapse in George, in the Western Cape, has revealed systemic failures at multiple levels. The report cites widespread non-compliance with regulatory standards and mismanagement by both the National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC) and project personnel as key causes of the incident. The findings, presented by Human Settlements Minister, Thembi Simelane during a media briefing in…
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