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George building collapse

Probe into George building collapse complete, findings to be shared with victims’ families

South Africa

Probe into George building collapse complete, findings to be shared with victims’ families

By Victoria O’Regan

George building collapse deaths weren’t ‘in vain’ as probe reveals shortcomings — Simelane

South Africa

George building collapse deaths weren’t ‘in vain’ as probe reveals shortcomings — Simelane

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

George building collapse linked to regulatory lapses at building council, allowing contractor to ‘cut corners’

South Africa

George building collapse linked to regulatory lapses at building council, allowing contractor to ‘cut corners’

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

Passion and dedication — celebrating Cape Town's heroes in disaster response and rescue

South Africa

Passion and dedication — celebrating Cape Town's heroes in disaster response and rescue

By Siyabonga Goni and Suné Payne

Shrouded in silence - key information on May 6 George building collapse still remains secret

South Africa

Shrouded in silence - key information on May 6 George building collapse still remains secret

By Marianne Thamm

George building disaster — survivors 'left to fend for themselves' with ‘terrifying flashbacks’ and still no payout

South Africa

George building disaster — survivors 'left to fend for themselves' with ‘terrifying flashbacks’ and still no payout

By Daniel Steyn

Engineer linked to George building collapse suspended by Engineering Council of SA

Business Maverick

Engineer linked to George building collapse suspended by Engineering Council of SA

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

Police probe cause of Ballito wall collapse that killed four construction workers

South Africa

Police probe cause of Ballito wall collapse that killed four construction workers

By Naledi Sikhakhane

Ramaphosa visits George disaster site, promises support for families of victims

South Africa

Ramaphosa visits George disaster site, promises support for families of victims

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

Siphesihle Mehlo was a student electrician with 'big dreams', says grieving mother after George building collapse

South Africa

Siphesihle Mehlo was a student electrician with 'big dreams', says grieving mother after George building collapse

By Velani Ludidi

George building consultant previously faced engineering council probe, but evidence insufficient to prove transgression

South Africa

George building consultant previously faced engineering council probe, but evidence insufficient to prove transgression

By Marianne Thamm

20 still missing in George building collapse as Public Works’ Zikalala visits site

South Africa

20 still missing in George building collapse as Public Works’ Zikalala visits site

By Tamsin Metelerkamp and Velani Ludidi