News24 | After the fall: The George building story (one year on)

South Africa: Minister to Mark One-Year Anniversary of George Building Collapse

[SAnews.gov.za] Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson will today participate in the commemoration of the one-year anniversary of the George building collapse which claimed the lives of 34 people and seriously injured a further 28.

News24 | After the fall: The George building story (one year on)

At 14:09 on Monday, 6 May 2024, 6 000 tons of concrete came crashing down on 62 people working at a five-storey building site in George. The incident resulted in an 11-day rescue and recovery operation and left 34 people dead.

Government Confirms Final Report on George Building Collapse Will Be Released by End of May Following Year-Long Investigation - TDPel Media

It’s been a year since the heartbreaking collapse of a five-storey building in George that claimed 34 lives and left 28 others seriously injured. Now, […] The post Government Confirms Final Report on George Building Collapse Will Be Released by End of May Following Year-Long Investigation appeared first on TDPel Media.

A year later, the George buildings collapse

A year ago, on the 6th of May 2024, a building collapsed on Victoria Street in George, leaving the country and the construction sector searching for answers. The disaster highlighted the need for safety, skilled workers, and due process in the sector, without which leads to injury and loss of life.  The building collapse killed 34 of the 62 workers on site, with many others sustaining injuries. It took emergency services 260 hours to locate all …

One year since fatal building collapse in George

It’s been a year since a building under construction in George collapsed. 34 people died while 28 others were seriously injured. But no one has been held accountable for the tragedy so far.   The only investigative report publicly shared to date is that of the National Home Builders Registration Council. The organisation alleged, among other things, that negligence led to safety not being addressed on the construction site.   Meanwhile, the outc…

George building collapse | Victims, families seek justice, one year on

George building collapse | Victims, families seek justice, one year on Estelle.Bronkhorst Mon, 05/05/2025 - 11:20 Excavators at the site of the George building collapse. GEORGE - Tuesday marks exactly a year since the George building disaster.The five-story building caved in, leaving 34 dead and scores injured.Pressure is mounting for the Western Cape government to release the report into the cause of the tragedy.eNCA reporter Kevin Brandt has…