South Africa building collapse that killed 34 was 'entirely preventable', minister says

In a tragic incident, a partially constructed building in South Africa collapsed, resulting in the death of 34 people. According to the country's Minister of Employment and Labor, the incident was "entirely preventable." The workers had reported feeling vibrations in the structure and were instructed to cover up holes with sand, indicating a lack of proper safety measures. The minister stated that the construction company had failed to comply with health and safety regulations, leading to the catastrophic event. The collapse has raised concerns about the construction industry's safety standards in South Africa, and the government has vowed to investigate the incident thoroughly. Authorities have also promised to hold the responsible parties accountable for the loss of life. The tragedy has left the nation in mourning, and the focus now is on ensuring that such preventable accidents do not occur in the future, as well as on providing support and compensation to the victims' families.