Johnathan Paoli
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to visit the George disaster site on Thursday, where a residential building under construction collapsed a week ago trapping the workers underneath the rubble and resulting in the tragic deaths of 33 people while scores are still missing.
The Presidency said in a statement that since the fatal incident on Monday last week, government and disaster management agencies at all levels have mobilised personnel and resources towards the rescue efforts and provided support to the survivors and the families of the deceased.
“President Ramaphosa remains deeply attentive to the rescue and recovery efforts underway and has expressed his deep condolences to the family and friends of the deceased workers,” Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said.
Several government officials and ministers have been visiting the site since the tragic incident including Police, Health, Public Works and Employment and Labour ministries.
Magwenya said the national departments
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