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George building collapse reveals systemic failures in the construction industry


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A devastating report on the collapse of the 75 Victoria Street building in George, Western Cape has revealed systemic failures in the construction industry. The Council for the Built Environment's findings point to neglected safety standards and cost-cutting measures as key factors in the tragedy, which claimed the lives of 75 workers. The General Industries Workers Union of South Africa (GIWUSA) has expressed deep sorrow and solidarity with the victims' families, calling the disaster a preventable loss driven by prioritizing profits over human life. Elvis Presslin spoke to GIWUSA President, Mametlwe Sebei

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