South Africa Building Collapse: 5 Dead, 49 Missing

A construction site disaster unfolded in George, South Africa, claiming 5 lives and leaving 49 workers missing after a building collapse. The George Municipality reported 21 workers rescued and hospitalized, with search and rescue efforts ongoing by three teams. President Cyril Ramaphosa extended condolences and called for an investigation to determine the cause and prevent future tragedies. The incident occurred with an estimated 75 workers on-site at the time of the collapse.