News24 | George building collapse probe finds negligence, misconduct and safety breaches

Builders hit with tough new regulations after George tragedy reveals safety cracks

Human settlements minister says Western Cape disaster reveals deep-seated failures in regulatory oversight in the construction sector

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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Negligence, misconduct led to the collapse of George building

There were 'failures in health and safety compliance' by construction company.

More officials suspended over George building collapse

Several NHBRC staff have been implicated in the George building collapse due to their failure to follow procedure.

George Building Collapse: Minister blames safety breaches and oversight failures