George building collapse blamed on regulatory failures – new law promises tougher oversight
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The Minister of Human Settlements Thembi Simelane today released the final report by the National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC) into the catastrophic collapse of the Neo Victoria residential building in George in May 2024, which claimed 34 lives. The investigation revealed a cascade of regulatory failures, technical negligence, and oversight breakdowns that contributed to the disaster. Speaking at a press conference in Pretoria, Minister Simelane emphasized the government’s commitment to transparency
Humanitarian aid is being provided to hundreds of residents across the Western Cape after inclement weather caused havoc in the province on Tuesday. Humanitarian aid organisation Gift of the Givers (GOTG) says its teams have been inundated with calls for assistance to help flood victims in both the West Coast and the Cape Metropole. According to the organisation’s Ali Sablay, The West Coast Disaster Management Centre appealed to the team for urgent assistance
We have middle names for different reasons. It could be to honour family members, because of family traditions, and to tell people apart who might share a first name. We spoke about it this morning and it turns out, everyone in the team has an interesting story to tell when it comes to family names.
Heavy rainfall across the Mother City on Tuesday resulted in flash flooding in numerous areas, particularly low-lying roads, while some canals and retention ponds filled to capacity. The City says these incidents indicate the pressure points that need to be addressed as they are still busy preparing for the rainy season. The City’s Urban Mobility Directorate dispatched teams to clear the affected stormwater drains from litter and debris that flushed down rivers
Several political parties and lobby groups have raised the alarm over sweeping amendments proposed by the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA), warning that the changes could paralyze operations, threaten jobs, and compromise public safety by potentially leaving private guards unarmed and ill-equipped. Critics argue the amendments amount to regulatory overreach, creating vague, impractical, and potentially harmful requirements. ALSO READ: New PSIRA regulations deadly for security industry – SAGA The DA’s
