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Three Dead After Double-Storey Building Collapse in Doornkop, Soweto

Authorities have opened an investigation into the cause of the collapse.

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.