WATCH | George Building Collapse 'A National Calamity' - Joe Phaahla as death toll rises to 12

The massive search and rescue operation at the collapsed building construction site in George has reached 95 hours, and authorities are racing against time.
On Friday, the Western Cape provincial government confirmed the death toll had risen to 12 after three more bodies were retrieved from under the rubble in the morning.
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[@thunderstrikebs5556]

I live in george the town is madness right now. Everyone is distraught. I constantly hear sirens. I hope all that are saved make full recovery

[@verysad2036]

Thank you for all your help

[@lielasmotivationstation]

Condolences to all the families

[@christinevandermerwe-gl2sm]

Where is Naledi Pandor?? Thanks to Gift of the Givers and Dr. Sooliman for their immediate help.

[@user-us4kz3zg6v]

In Palistine

[@user-us4kz3zg6v]

She's in Palistine

[@fikova9270]

You mean the minister of international relations?

[@user-us4kz3zg6v]

Yes she is defending the Palestinian cause not ours

[@patsteel6394]

Heartbreaking

[@Etiennevisvang]

This is so horrible. What happened?😢

[@emebrillhart9819]

wet cement? Happens when you don;t wait for a floor to dry?????remember Harbor Kay, Cocoa Beach, Florida

[@user-eb7wv5wt3j]

I wonder, was this guy a doctor before ?

[@landibear6509]

Response to this tragedy doesn't fill me with hope if we should ever have an even larger disaster. I'm sorry for those on site who are trying their best but they should have been given more help sooner.

[@amandahayes37]

Its my impression that this rescue and recovery operation has been incredibly well handled.

[@landibear6509]

@@amandahayes37 Then of om wrong, I'm wrong but every report I have seen people were standing around. One even on camera standing on top of the pile smoking. As if those trapped are not in enough danger as it is, a cigarette butt could cause a fire down there. Again, I hope I'm wrong. Why did the heavy equipment only just arrive today. I have worked with this government before and I speak of experience of not getting adequate answers or action from them. Not blaming the workers. Blaming the lack of urgency in assisting them with manpower. Life over limb. Get those slabs off.

[@schuttelien315]

❤❤❤❤praying God be wirh you

[@lindawattrus1029]

❤ God have mercy. Praying for everyone involved. So deeply tragic. 😢

[@mzeinvestments9176]

what do poloticians want now?

[@sibenec2758]

You must still account for the COVID deaths Mr Health Minister.

[@neilwilson7830]

One buiging collapsed, what if this was an earthquake 🤔

[@schuttelien315]

This is a tragefy, oraying in good faith, U know our good Lord is with them❤

[@user-ci7co6mo8p]

ANC look and learn. Competence is KEY. Not only in construction. Take note!

[@alettaphalatsi477]

Is George under ANC?

[@EnzoEnzo-it7vt]

It’s so sad to hear about our people being in such a terrible position… but! We want all those affiliated to this building from the Jewish community to be investigated for insurance fraud…

[@dannystorbeck4863]

President has nothing to say?

[@wendymurray1195]

South Africa unite in 🙏 for all the victims, their families and the support of the people working so hard to clear the site.

[@williamshakur8715]

Is unite for rich people using foreigners for cheap labour. Our youth is starving soon they will turn to crime . middle class people yr life is in danger

[@davidroux7987]

Thanks to BBBEE. Viva ANC. Vote for more potholes.