Minister Macpherson vows to reform building regulations after Verulam construction collapse

South Africa: Bodies Recovered After Deadly Building Collapse in Verulam

Four bodies have been recovered but bad weather has delayed efforts to reach the fifth victim trapped under the rubble. A full investigation has been launched, with a report on the cause of the collapse expected next week.

Minister Macpherson vows to reform building regulations after Verulam construction collapse

After a tragic collapse at an illegal construction site in Verulam claimed four lives, Minister Dean Macpherson promises urgent reforms to building regulations, aiming to prevent future tragedies and ensure safety compliance.

Bodies recovered after deadly building collapse in Verulam

By Palesa Matlala Four bodies have been recovered but bad weather has delayed efforts to reach the fifth victim trapped under the rubble. A full investigation has been launched, with a report on the cause of the collapse expected next week. Rescue workers have recovered four bodies from the rubble. The fifth victim has been located, but search teams have not yet been able to reach the body due to heavy rain and unsafe conditions. Authorities co…

Search and rescue continues in high winds as death toll in Verulam temple collapse increases to four

Staff Reporter Search and rescue teams had recovered four bodies from the debris of the collapsed temple building in Redcliffe, Verulam, by Saturday afternoon, according to the City of eThekwini. Emergency services were working in high winds alongside multi-disciplinary teams to intensify operations and search for more possible entrapments. The cause of the collapse, which took place on Friday, is still under investigation. Preliminary reports i…