Political pressure mounts for justice

A YEAR since the completion and handover of the Western Cape Government’s forensic investigation into the May 2024 George building collapse, police have confirmed the investigation was at an advanced stage, while political parties called for accountability for the 34 lives lost and 28 left injured.

- GENEVIEVE SERRA

In a statement, Chantelle Kyd, GOOD, George Municipality Councillor, said there has been no clear public outcome, no accountability, and no justice for the victims and their families, following the forensic report.

“A forensic report that gathers dust does not serve the public interest,” she said. “Lives were lost because systems meant to protect the public failed. Families were shattered.

“And a full year later, the people of George are still left in the dark about who will be held responsible.”

Kyd questioned why there has been no visible progress in the investigation and why there were no charges considered or recommended, including that no one was held accountable for the regulatory failures.