Minister Macpherson vows to reform building regulations after Verulam construction collapse

Minister Macpherson vows to reform building regulations after Verulam construction collapse

After a tragic collapse at an illegal construction site in Verulam claimed four lives, Minister Dean Macpherson promises urgent reforms to building regulations, aiming to prevent future tragedies and ensure safety compliance.

Search and rescue continues in high winds as death toll in Verulam temple collapse increases to four

Staff Reporter Search and rescue teams had recovered four bodies from the debris of the collapsed temple building in Redcliffe, Verulam, by Saturday afternoon, according to the City of eThekwini. Emergency services were working in high winds alongside multi-disciplinary teams to intensify operations and search for more possible entrapments. The cause of the collapse, which took place on Friday, is still under investigation. Preliminary reports i…