The GOOD Party in George calls for the swift release of the findings from the May 2024 Building Collapse investigation. Nearly 12 months have passed since this devastating tragedy claimed 34 lives and left many more seriously injured. The release of the investigation’s findings is crucial to providing closure to the victims’ families and the broader George community.
Over the weekend, the Minister of Human Settlements, Thembi Simelane confirmed that according to the preliminary report by the National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC) several procedures were not followed. While Minister Simelane has pledged to implement all recommendations outlined in the final report, she did not disclose a potential release date for these findings.
Earlier this year, the Western Cape Premier Alan Winde handed over a separate independent structural engineering report to the Western Cape Police Commissioner Thembisile Patekile and the lead investigator Johan de Lange.
The George community anxiously awaits the outcomes of all investigations and expects prompt action based on the findings.
As GOOD we believe the Mayor needs to table both reports before the council.
The building collapse was the biggest man-made tragedy to impact our municipality. A thorough review of these findings is essential to ensuring that such a catastrophic event never happens again. The people of George deserve transparency, accountability, and decisive action.
Media Enquiries:
Chantelle Kyd, GOOD George Councillor
Cell: 063 9854627
Email: chantelle.kyd@gmail.com
Samantha Jackson, GOOD: Media Manager
Cell: 083 5509875
Email: samantha@forgood.org.za