Monday, February 2, 2026

South Africa: President Mourns Loss of Life in George Building Collapse

President Cyril Ramaphosa offers his deep condolences to the relatives and friends of five people who have died in an incident where a building collapsed in George in the southern Cape.

The collapse occurred yesterday afternoon, Monday, 6 May 2024.

The President’s thoughts are with the families who have lost loved ones as well as the families of close to 50 people who are trapped in the rubble.

President Ramaphosa wishes rescue teams the best as they go about their operations and says investigations into the cause of the incident must aim to bring closure to the community and prevent a repeat of this disaster.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa.

Hot this week

Production up, but the ‘cost’ variable weighs heavily

Production is up in 2021 for the Italian agricultural...

Luminos Fund’s catch-up education programs in Ethiopia recognized

The Luminos Fund has been named a top 10...

Well-planned cities essential for a resilient future in Africa concludes the World Urban Forum

The World Urban Forum (WUF) concluded today with a...

Private sector deemed key to unlocking AfCFTA potential

The private sector’s role is vital to fully unlock...

We are painfully, profoundly tired of war

We are tired of the endless headlines that bring...

From Tax Holidays to Performance-Driven Growth Ethiopia’s New Investment Frontier

On January 20, 2026, during its 52nd regular meeting,...

Salwa Bakr Receives First BRICS Literature Award in Cairo

Egyptian writer and novelist Salwa Bakr has been named...

Keepers of the Laugh in Classic & Contemporary Architecture of Ethiopian Comedy

Ethiopian comedy uniquely intertwines satire and social critique with...

UK runners arrive in Addis for Hawassa Half Marathon

A group of veteran UK runners, most aged over...
spot_img

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img