A house collapse killed three people, including kids, in Soweto. A double-storey home in Doornkop, Soweto, fell down, trapping six people inside. Three victims died: a 35-year-old woman, a ten-year-old girl, and a three-year-old girl. Three others survived: a 60-year-old woman, a 28-year-old woman, and a six-year-old boy. Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson ordered the Council for the Built Environment to investigate immediately. They are looking at possible professional negligence or bad construction work. Johannesburg Emergency Management Services led the rescue effort, pulling all victims from the rubble.
The council will work with groups like the Engineering Council of South Africa. They want to know if the collapse was caused by bad materials or poor workmanship. If professionals are found responsible, they could lose their licenses. This probe is part of a bigger push for better building safety standards across the country, especially in areas with older or informally built homes. The survivors were taken to Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital for treatment.
The event has sparked wider talks about building safety challenges in South Africa. These collapses sometimes happen due to weak foundations or unapproved construction work. Community members and local groups are helping the homeless family with temporary shelter and support. The investigation continues as officials try to figure out exactly why the structure failed.
The council will work with groups like the Engineering Council of South Africa. They want to know if the collapse was caused by bad materials or poor workmanship. If professionals are found responsible, they could lose their licenses. This probe is part of a bigger push for better building safety standards across the country, especially in areas with older or informally built homes. The survivors were taken to Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital for treatment.
The event has sparked wider talks about building safety challenges in South Africa. These collapses sometimes happen due to weak foundations or unapproved construction work. Community members and local groups are helping the homeless family with temporary shelter and support. The investigation continues as officials try to figure out exactly why the structure failed.
