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The Western Cape Property Development Forum said the National Housing Building Regulatory Council (NHBRC) was created to focus on the regular structural defects of government low-cost housing projects.
Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane announces the suspension of five NHBRC officials as investigations continue into the George building collapse that resulted in 34 fatalities. The minister reveals systemic failures and outlines new legislative measures aimed at preventing future tragedies.
Following the tragic collapse of the George Building that resulted in 34 fatalities, contractor Theuns Kruger of Liatel Developments asserts his company’s non-liability and plans to take legal action against those he believes are responsible. Meanwhile, Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane announces criminal charges and highlights significant lapses in the registration process by the NHBRC.
A damning 250-page investigation reveals how the NHBRC's systemic failures and regulatory negligence directly led to the George building collapse that killed 34 people, with criminal investigations now under way.
One year after the tragic George building collapse that claimed 34 lives, calls for transparency and accountability grow as investigations continue and the community seeks closure.
Minister Thembi Simelane reveals preliminary findings on the George building collapse, highlighting procedural breaches and the commitment to implement recommendations.