US EditionNews24 | George building collapse probe finds negligence, misconduct and safety breaches
- An independent investigation into the building collapse in George found systemic failures by the National Home Builders Registration Council and project personnel, leading to numerous regulatory breaches and procedural failures.
- The incident on May 6, 2024, resulted in 34 fatalities, prompting the investigation by the National Home Builders Registration Council.
- The report revealed serious non-compliance issues, including misrepresentation by the construction company and insufficient qualifications of personnel, which contributed to unsafe building conditions.
- Recommendations from the report include holding implicated officials accountable for misconduct and improving oversight within the National Home Builders Registration Council to prevent future incidents.
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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…
·Johannesburg, South Africa
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