The cries are horrifying 😢

@Mantaray911

26 күн бұрын

Imagine living in Gaza...where this and much worse happens every minute of every single day. A living hell on earth. And to think, a certain group of people think that's actually a good thing. This world is unbelievable isn't it.

@Formula1onboardss

21 күн бұрын

@@Mantaray911its different when the cries comes from terrorists

The scary thing is most cries aren't coming from the injured people but those who are horrified by the dead bodies around them.

That scream sounds so haunting... It will be interesting to see the findings of this investigation cause it certainly looks like there was a lot of by-passing, not to mention the labour hire...

@rowannandlall5060

26 күн бұрын

It looks like there was some construction happening to the building, why is there those construction walls around there?

So sad, praying for those family 😢

@Mantaray911

26 күн бұрын

Imagine living in Gaza...where this and much worse happens every minute of every single day. A living hell on earth. And to think, a certain group of people think that's actually a good thing. This world is unbelievable isn't it.

Im amazed that this building was given the go ahead when we have to get plans n go through tons of red tape just to add a toilet to our homes yoh !!!

@sephalamokopu3732

26 күн бұрын

they want to be paid for approvals those ones.

@spoilbrattprudaksinz1820

26 күн бұрын

Apparently the were additions made to the old approved plans and the plans took over 2 years to get completed so there was a process...it could've been a on site error or a design flaw we will just have to wait to know I guess

@barbaralerm9310

26 күн бұрын

not thát amazing though..These 'builders' + 'architects' don't know the concept of consequences. ie...use half of cement and just add more sand.,slabs not as thick as the building rules specifie.Less reinforcement of metal rods,building on walls without the correct drying time in between.etc,etc.This company might just claim from insurance.lekker nê

@ansiepowell5977

26 күн бұрын

@@barbaralerm9310 You clearly have no idea how construction works. Wait for the independent engineers to determine the reason for the collapse. There are serious controls in place when constructing a multi storey building i. e. testing of concrete strength for each pour; Reinforcing get's signed off by the professional engineer before each cast. This collapse is a serious matter to all in the construction industry as no one would want something like this to happen.

@illegalfoodz8402

23 күн бұрын

​@@spoilbrattprudaksinz1820could also be rushed work too. Pushing for production equals poor workmanship and defects. I know because I have to go around sites fixing other people horrible work. Quality in construction industry has gone out the door. It's all about production now, cutting costs and shortcuts to get the job done.

Because unqualified people to build with no idea of basics of strength etc. are used because its cheaper.

@Stewart-yp7pq

26 күн бұрын

Whichever inspector passed that construction crew to continue building is to blame.

@ralphwortley1206

25 күн бұрын

@@Stewart-yp7pq Yes and no. My uncle was a building inspector for the bank holding the building loan. There were rules regarding inspection at each stage. He had to the foundations being poured, and take samples of the mix. One day a blustering builder said "We start early, we haven't time to spare, so we've laid the foundations. See, the mix is still wet." Most people would I suppose shake their heads and say "Next time ..." But the inspector said "Dig it up, startng here." Much shouting and screaming. When it was dug up, it was found that a triangular layer of sand had been laid before the concrete was poured, reducing the amount of concrete poured. The builder's name was then circulated to all concerned all over the country and he never worked again for a home with a building loan. And this is not an exception; I turned up unexpectedly when an alteration was being made to my home; a wall had been built on an existing screeded floor, despite instructions that the floor be broken and a foundation laid. I called the architect who made them pull down 6 m of wall. Again, much shouting and screaming. These were contractors, not someone off the street.

@stone-valley

25 күн бұрын

Everything and everyone is into this cost saving craze.... they are busy "cost saving" us straight to annihilation

@fvalentine25

25 күн бұрын

Now isn’t the time for that comment.

@100percent12

25 күн бұрын

Blaming the workers instead of the inspectors, planners, architects and engineers. Typical.

This is so sad and bad at the same time. My question is, HOW? We have to go through so many things and pay lots of money just to put up a wall to protect my family. So what shortcut was taken here and what quality materials were used. Hope the people who suffered from this will be looked at after and thise responsible be brought to justice.

@illegalfoodz8402

23 күн бұрын

Smme's! They register a business, coble together a few workers( most of which are unexperienced) and just come to site demanding work. Let me tell you I've seen a labor mixing plaster one week, the next week he's all of a sudden a mason laying bricks. It's crazy. All because of the gov bee nonsense.

Lets ask questions our self first 1. Where's the main contractor 2. Why are there no public announcement made by the owners of this company 3. How was the units or sections signed or approved without prior tararaly inspection looking at the possibilities or dangers of approving another layer 4. Why were there forieners working there ? Where their names submitted also at the biding process as workers 5.Were they registered with Labour Department 6.The circulation of the daily register where is it ? 7.List is to long

Thank whoever people hadn't moved in!

Thanks to our government. This looks like a fly by night contractor. Our country is filled up with unskilled contractors, as long as you are walking with a tool box and level stick then you are a professional. Our country doesn't worry about skills now, as long as you are loaded with money and connected with someone 😢

@stuartrobertse9617

26 күн бұрын

Yes there is some skill concerns.. But there are plenty cases where materials are scimpt on ect.. Not the correct amount of cement and stone used too do the job as cheaply as possible??

@ferdouzsoeker8106

26 күн бұрын

You mean the DA? As they govern Western Cape? Who approved the plans, who built it, was inspection made, who supervised it, was the right materials use, was the foundation right, ect... All questions that I would think one would ask in this sad situation.

@PrincessVelaryon

26 күн бұрын

Seems like the company took many short cuts. And we need to find out why the company was using so many undocumented nationals who probably didnt have proof of training. Then the municipality needs to be held accountable since they approved the plans.

@PrincessVelaryon

26 күн бұрын

​@@stuartrobertse9617Yep. Because that building collapsed as if it was blown up. Seems like they took many short cuts

@thembalihlekhwatsha538

25 күн бұрын

The other thing, we have to look on the fact that South African government ignored the importance of technical schools which used to teach people skills and trade, before 1994 education system was much better than this krap we are seeing today

Horrific. Those poor people😢

When engineers don't earn their degrees and councils pass building sites without inspections then we have such tragedies where we the normal man dies and our kids suffer

Arme mense dit is verskriklik. Alle sterkte vir hulle families in dié tyd

🥺😔💔 R.I.P beloved, keeping all in my heart and prayers, all my love in Christ to all

Brutal truth is that after the municipality aproved the plans ,the structural engineer,the civil engineer,the developer,the contractor and the owner changed all the specifications and the municipal inspector was bribed in all five inspection faces of the building

The problem in george is that prices for homes is ridiculous and the demand is far higher than what the market has to offer now buildings are popping up in half the time proper protocols and waiting times are not followed and shortcuts are taken.

It is horrific that peoples greed can cause to disrupt so many families. How many children lost their dads/ moms?

This is painful

When people take shortcuts 🥺😡...

@Thatsong-fr9nq

25 күн бұрын

How do you know chief?

@MrKingoverall

25 күн бұрын

@@Thatsong-fr9nq construction fails like this shouldn't occur IN THIS DAY AND AGE. This is a result of the constructors/engineers cutting corners by using cheaper material, or less materials than what they should etc...

@illegalfoodz8402

23 күн бұрын

​@@MrKingoverallcontractor and subies too.

According to the Daily Maverick: "George mayor Leon van Wyk initially said he did not know the developers, engineers and contractors responsible for the site, despite his office being opposite where the tragic incident happened. “Unfortunately, I don’t know those names at this stage,” he told a Daily Maverick reporter. “I think we need to establish [the names] from the Department of Labour. I personally do not know.” Really? Van Wyk eventually revealed that the developer was a company called NT Neotrend Group and the name of the development, Ice Projects. They submitted plans to his office on 22 December 2022 which were approved on July 2023. Theuns Kruger is the director of Liatel Developments, the company behind the project.

@vastpeople9623

26 күн бұрын

Amazing insights!

@PrincessVelaryon

26 күн бұрын

Thanks for the update

@nelsonsibiya9204

25 күн бұрын

He should step down..not fit for his job.

@cassiebotha61

25 күн бұрын

We have been in the industry since 1997, formed by Carel Swanepoel. During 2002 real estate management was added to our portfolio. according to the website

@cassiebotha61

25 күн бұрын

Perplexity.ai's answer to my question: Carel Swanepoel is a director of Neotrend Property Group, a company involved in property development and architecture. He is based in the City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa . Swanepoel has been associated with several significant projects, including the renovation of a heritage building in George, which now houses a variety of businesses including a yarn shop and a coffee shop . This renovation reflects his passion for property development and architecture. However, Swanepoel has also been linked to a tragic incident involving a building collapse in George, which resulted in fatalities and several injuries. The building, under the management of Neotrend Property Group, had undergone multiple plan changes and faced criticism over construction practices and safety measures . This incident has brought significant scrutiny to Swanepoel and his business practices, particularly regarding the safety standards and regulatory compliance of his development projects.

Dear person who's reading this, we may not know each other but i wish you all the best in life. Stop blaming yourself, accept things and go forward. Your smile is precious. All the keys of happiness is in your hands, so open it up Reply

@ThutoMo

26 күн бұрын

Thank you Tshepo, wishing you a great life as well.

That's why any building over 60years old should be maintained and looked at by engineers

@sweeflyboy

26 күн бұрын

This building was still under construction. Not even a year old.

@husainaboobaker9615

26 күн бұрын

@@sweeflyboy I know but I live in a 60year old apartment myself so I know what I am talking about

@rosalielockets9668

25 күн бұрын

Those 60 year old buildings are solid. There were proper engineers and architects 60 years back.

@sibongisenikhumalo8198

25 күн бұрын

​@@husainaboobaker9615but the fact remain the building was still a baby. We should be questioning the quality of the materials used to build this

@dipuomoahlodi8530

25 күн бұрын

OMG that is scary, how many other buildings are they responsible for? I hope they will be held accountable. ​@@sweeflyboy

Its the sounds of the emergency whistles for me 😭

Ohh man But I am surprised that the footage from CCTV looks like a 90's camera!

Haunting screams.😢 Condolences to those that lost their lives. May the good lord have mercy 🙏.

The horror, those cries.

Tragic 💔

Ek is so jammer vir die victims.

@Mantaray911

26 күн бұрын

Imagine living in Gaza...where this and much worse happens every minute of every single day. A living hell on earth. And to think, a certain group of people think that's actually a good thing. This world is unbelievable isn't it.

@rosalielockets9668

25 күн бұрын

@@Mantaray911the victims of this building disaster didn’t vote Hamas into power so don’t make ridiculous statements!

@Mantaray911

25 күн бұрын

@@rosalielockets9668 babies in Gaza can vote?

@BigJFindAWay

25 күн бұрын

The whole babies are dying thing comes from Gaza Health Ministry owned by Hamas. Lying is part of who they are as an organization.

@rosalielockets9668

25 күн бұрын

@@Mantaray911 and babies held hostage?!!

The appointed 16.1 (as per OHSAct) of each company involved in this project is in serious trouble....someone's going to do jail time. The courts only ask one question: "What would the reasonable man have done to prevent this from happening..."

The panic was, oh shit I forgot to tell you we used plastic.Without any brain cells attached.

We need to pray and be watchful as I hear the woman's wailing I get a vision of the cries and wailing of the Rapture may God bless the families and give them strength through this tough time

It looks like it imploded

Who is the Developing Company?

Heard the cleaners were mixing cement and carrying bricks

😢I'm so sorry for the people and their families. This should never have happened 😢

I wonder which constructors, QS,and Consultants were given that tender🥺😭😭😭

This is heartbreaking 💔

ANC will finish us all

Why did it collapse and on that specific date and time .The world is undergoing a lot of disasters eartquakes and floods.Moles are superactive.There should be studies done to check what is happening under our grounds too besides all the possible bribery and lack for checking regulations before signing off .😢

@illegalfoodz8402

23 күн бұрын

Lots of facts could be a result. I'm not sure how the building was being constructed but if they were using columns they could've used the incorrect strength concrete for them. Or it was poorly casted with lots of honeycomb etc. Or if they were laying slabs on brickwork it could be the engineer didn't properly compensate for load bearing walls and such.

As a SA'en...the ONLY way something like this happens is due to very poor supervision of the quality of work. Years on now, with the ANC in govt...you get by with bribes. And this is a picture of SA...country is falling apart!!!

@platophilosopher1293

26 күн бұрын

This is in the Western Cape, by the way. DA administration - remember? According to the Daily Maverick: "George mayor Leon van Wyk initially said he did not know the developers, engineers and contractors responsible for the site, despite his office being opposite where the tragic incident happened. “Unfortunately, I don’t know those names at this stage,” he told a Daily Maverick reporter. “I think we need to establish [the names] from the Department of Labour. I personally do not know.” Really? Van Wyk eventually revealed that the developer was a company called NT Neotrend Group and the name of the development, Ice Projects. They submitted plans to his office on 22 December 2022 which were approved on July 2023. Theuns Kruger is the director of Liatel Developments, the company behind the project. How is the ANC involved in all of this?

@bonjovi7120

26 күн бұрын

You clown

@NHarts3

26 күн бұрын

Its in george u 🤡 so DA, not ANC. Still got something to say? Or are u so brainwashed

@PrincessVelaryon

26 күн бұрын

I guess the DA needs to answer if they took bribes since the municipality approved the plans.

@gerritdutoit4833

25 күн бұрын

@@PrincessVelaryon Plans might be approved. Who is supervising the quality of the building process?!

So sad 😪

Oh my God!

Structual defects???

Definitely a tender that got giving the go ahead with hardly any experience, we wait and see what the findings are. Sad tho that the peasants pay with thier bodies but the higher ups will just get a fine!

@mv4770

25 күн бұрын

The construction company is a very experienced company. I think there are a few things that could have led to this. Firstly. Apparently, an additional floor was added to the plans after approval (illegal). Secondly, the concrete slabs show a SHOCKING lack of rebar reinforcing (I did see some). Thirdly. Clients push these builders very hard. Every day, a project is over its projected timeline, and the contractor gets fined. I heard this project was already a few months behind schedule. This meant that they did not give the concrete proper time to cure. This could also have led to the collapse. Whatever the matter is. The contractor closed off their website and facebook page, and the developers are missing in action along with the owners. They fucked up, BADLY.

@tridentcheckit2640

25 күн бұрын

@@mv4770 thx for info, yes very bad look for them.

@tridentcheckit2640

25 күн бұрын

@@mv4770 thx for the update, yes doesn't matter if you are behind schedule you don't put the people working for you at risk.

This construction company MUST BE SUED!!!!

So bloody hard to watch these 💔💔💔💔🇿🇦🇿🇦

One cyclist riding calmly..wow weird guy??

This somehow makes it so much more real. That shouting man is something awful. Sympathy with all and their families.

Strange thing is how come it didnt even notice? 🤔

ini mesti kerana rasuah bangunan dibuat dengan besi yg kecil rapuh serta tulang besi yang sedikit menyebabkan bangunan itu jadi runtuh , bagus juga runtuh sebelum ia siap diduduki lg lah parah jika penghuni yg dh beli jadi korban runtuhan dan korban harta benda dan duit

Tragic

It reminded me of TB Joshua’s collapsed building! Scary 😢

Something is suspicious here....

Oh Jesus plee rise up

@cernugaming

26 күн бұрын

Ag fk weg met jou jesus stront

Hunger is killing the mind of brownskinned being on his/her own land,

@dirkvanvelden8378

25 күн бұрын

What is the obesity rate in SA?

@zeppelin_7245

25 күн бұрын

​@@dirkvanvelden8378😂😂😂

🙏🙏🙏

One word. CORRUPTION.

Who is the contractor?

@mokaulengwesouthafrica9409

26 күн бұрын

The media doesn't want to disclose

@spoilbrattprudaksinz1820

26 күн бұрын

​@@mokaulengwesouthafrica9409 they did its Neo Trend group and Ice Projects

@adriandejonge

26 күн бұрын

Owner of the land: Neo Victoria Developments Pty Ltd Development co-ordination and management: Neotrend Developments Pty Ltd & East Africa Development Pty Ltd The development contractor in control of the construction and building site: Liatel Developments Pty Ltd Structural and civil engineer: Mitchell & Associates Project architect: Deon van der Westhuizen Architects cc Principal agent: Mitchell & Associates Quantity surveyor: Matla Quantity Surveyors Pty Ltd Health & safety officer: 4Front Safety and Security Consultants Pty Ltd Electrical engineer: Clinkscales Maughan-Brown Pty Ltd Fire engineer: Duane Hodges Consulting Engineer

@Mantaray911

26 күн бұрын

@@adriandejonge Who is the site foreman....?

@trudybrown1888

26 күн бұрын

Hy is in groot moeilikheid..

Well run municipality 🤔🤔

I believe the basement was full of clay and water..

This is so sad, they were most likely underpaid too.

Unfortunately inevitable in the new RSA.

Clickbait title.

ECSA will figure out why it collapsed

😔😔😔😔😔😔

Sabotage?

@lindaholtzhausen1539

26 күн бұрын

No!.......BWS

From first clip of video.. this looks more like a detonation. .dust cloud formed.....construction mafia?

@Nothingbutskill1

26 күн бұрын

what is the construction mafia ?

@baldwintheanchorite

26 күн бұрын

here we go, the armchair specialists with tinfoil hats never take long these days. It's frankly a miracle ineptitude isn't the rushed assumption you make given it's volume around you.

😢 yho Modimo

Controlled demolition

@mbulelomankonkwana8038

23 күн бұрын

I suspect so.....no building can collapse in this way, straight flat down....😢😢😢

Look at the shadow disappearing on the adjacent building (above the bakkie), just before the building collapses.

@confuseddad2865

26 күн бұрын

Literally nothing there lol

@user-cv6md3tw6h

26 күн бұрын

Stop your drug intake. 🚮

@anthonsaays6714

26 күн бұрын

@@confuseddad2865 Adjust the playback speed to 0.25 and look again.

@tiaan_va

25 күн бұрын

What's your point here though? A shadow casted from a building usually dissappears when it collapses, it's not like it's gonna stick around so struggling to see the point of this comment pointing out the most redundant thing ever

@anthonsaays6714

25 күн бұрын

@@tiaan_va The sun cast shadows in the opposite direction for all the other objects and this shadow precedes any visible movement. It's an observation, made in a free country😎

Courtesy of the South African construction mafia, sponsored by the ANC and endorsed by squirrel ramapokker.

@_theerealnono_7694

24 күн бұрын

This under a DA-led municipality in the WC. What does it have to do with the ANC? I know we all are sick of them, but why blame them where they aren't involved?

@slavking992

23 күн бұрын

@@_theerealnono_7694 They are still in charge of the institutions that regulate our building stanfards and practices. Thanks to the wonderful ANC we have fly by night scam artist companies in all sectors. You are damn straight I blame the ANC for 99% of the problems in this country cos thats what they are responsible for.

WEE company

Terrifying, reminds me of Gaza

@zebratanyabolo3337

26 күн бұрын

Imagine the screams over there

@ferdouzsoeker8106

26 күн бұрын

Sad, now Raffa is facing the same.

@Mantaray911

26 күн бұрын

Imagine living in Gaza...where this and much worse happens every minute of every single day. A living hell on earth. And to think, a certain group of people think that's actually a good thing. This world is unbelievable isn't it.

@Blimzio

26 күн бұрын

Don't hijack this thread for your political ideologies. This is about South Africa and the victims here, shame on you.

@cernugaming

26 күн бұрын

What happens when you believe in fairy tale gods.

Chinese Cement

Viva BEE

Gaza

@Mantaray911

26 күн бұрын

Imagine living in Gaza...where this and much worse happens every minute of every single day. A living hell on earth. And to think, a certain group of people think that's actually a good thing. This world is unbelievable isn't it.

@Blimzio

26 күн бұрын

Don't hijack this thread for your political ideologies. This is about South Africa and the victims here, shame on you.

@Paperscissor183

26 күн бұрын

@@Blimzio This is true, imagine what they go through everyday.

@Mantaray911

25 күн бұрын

@@Blimzio Genocide supporter in the house ladies and gentlemen.

@rosalielockets9668

25 күн бұрын

@@Mantaray911stop your propaganda already. You are disgusting!

Southafrica, way of doing things these days! Try cheap way of building! 😂😂😂

@Thatsong-fr9nq

25 күн бұрын

Why you laughing

@Shelley-AnneVanTonder

23 күн бұрын

@@Thatsong-fr9nq exactly, there is nothing funny about it.People are screaming and crying from underneath the rubble.

Imagine living in Gaza...where this and much worse happens every minute of every single day. A living hell on earth. And to think, a certain group of people think that's actually a good thing. This world is unbelievable isn't it.

@Blimzio

26 күн бұрын

Don't hijack this thread for your political ideologies. This is about South Africa and the victims here, shame on you.

@zeppelin_7245

25 күн бұрын

What does that have to do with anything???

@Mantaray911

25 күн бұрын

@@zeppelin_7245 As I said above, 'a certain group of people' - shamelessly revealing themselves.