Probe finds structural deficiencies caused Ormonde building collapse
Nine construction workers died and six others were injured when part of the second floor collapsed
Investigations have discovered structural weaknesses that contributed to the Ormonde building collapse in South Africa, resulting in the deaths of nine construction workers and injuries to six others. The second floor partially collapsed earlier this year, burying workers under concrete debris. The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, unveiled the findings during a media briefing in Pretoria on Thursday.
The probe also raises questions about whether the required construction permits and health and safety appointments were in place. The investigators describe the Ormonde disaster as a "disaster waiting to happen," a harsh conclusion based on technical, regulatory, and professional evidence. The four separate investigations reveal broader issues: South Africa does have construction regulations, but they may not be sufficient.
Written by urgent.news from SABC News's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
