President Cyril Ramaphosa has offered his deep condolences to the families of the people who died when a building collapsed in Ormonde, Johannesburg, on Monday.
In a statement, The Presidency said the President’s thoughts also go out to survivors, some of whom were still trapped in the rubble of the business park premises at the time of reporting. On Monday, media reported that six people had died in the incident.
“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 President also appreciates the urgency with which rescue teams are undertaking their urgent tasks,” the statement read. – SAnews.gov.za
