Overview
- Johannesburg Emergency Services said six people were inside the structure when it gave way in the morning.
- Rescuers found three occupants trapped under rubble and successfully extricated them.
- Three survivors, including two adult females and a child, were transported to Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital for treatment.
- The fatalities include a one-year-old child and two women, officials confirmed.
- Separately, the ANC in Greater Johannesburg rejected Herman Mashaba’s claim the city is negotiating with criminals over hijacked buildings after MMC Mgcini Tshwaku outlined plans to engage tenants.