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South Africa

Investigation into George Building Collapse Expected to Last Minimum of 12 Months

today16 May, 2024

Background

V3 Consulting Engineers, an independent firm of structural engineers, has been tasked with investigating the building collapse in South Africa’s Western Cape province. The preliminary timeline for the investigation is set at a minimum of 12 months. The collapse has resulted in the tragic loss of 33 workers, with 19 still missing. Premier Alan Winde emphasized the need to comprehend the events leading to the collapse and to implement measures to prevent such a large-scale tragedy in the future, even considering legal actions if necessary.

Written by: Leonard Witbeen