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Ramaphosa offers condolences to families of six killed in Jhb construction site collapse

2nd March 2026

By: Creamer Media Reporter

     

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has offered his "deep condolences" to the families of reportedly six people who died when a building collapsed in Ormonde, Johannesburg, on March 2.

"The President’s thoughts also go out to survivors, some of whom are still trapped in the rubble of the business park premises.

"President Ramaphosa expects an inquiry into the collapse will provide answers to the families of the deceased and to survivors and that such an inquiry will help to prevent a recurrence of a tragedy such as this," the Presidency said in a statement.

News outlet News24 reported on March 2 that 12 construction workers were building a two-storey factory in Ormonde when it collapsed. Six of the workers were reportedly killed, while one was rescued, two remained trapped and three were unaccounted. Rescue efforts were under way.

Edited by Chanel de Bruyn
Creamer Media Online Managing Editor

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