KwaZulu-Natal Government on Ballito Wall Collapse
The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government has extended its heartfelt condolences to the families of four construction workers who lost their lives during a wall collapse at a Ballito construction site on Zen Drive, Durban on Saturday.
The catastrophic event saw five construction workers trapped, resulting in the untimely deaths of four individuals. One worker managed to survive and is currently recovering in hospital. The sorrowful occurrence has left the community reeling with grief.
KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, expressed her profound sadness over the incident, stating, “It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that I extend my deepest condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of the four construction workers who tragically lost their lives when a wall collapsed at a construction site on Zen Drive in Ballito on Saturday. This devastating incident has cast a shadow of grief over our community, and we mourn alongside those who are suffering this unimaginable loss.”
This tragic event is a grim reminder of the vulnerabilities within the construction sector, following a recent multi-storey building collapse in George, Western Cape, which has claimed the lives of 33 people to date.
Premier Dube-Ncube emphasised the government’s commitment to support the affected families while awaiting the results of the police investigation into the circumstances surrounding the wall collapse. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the loved ones of the deceased during this incredibly difficult time,” she said. “We also wish to extend our support to the one worker who survived this tragic event and is currently recovering from the ordeal.”
Expressing gratitude for the efforts of the search and rescue teams, Dube-Ncube acknowledged their bravery and dedication. “The bravery and dedication of the search and rescue teams, who worked tirelessly to rescue the workers, do not go unnoticed and are deeply appreciated,” she added.
The Premier underscored the importance of worker safety and well-being, assuring that the government will take measures to prevent such tragedies in the future. “In this time of sorrow, let us come together as a community to support those who have lost their loved ones and to honour the memory of those who perished. Their hard work and dedication will not be forgotten. May their respective souls rest in peace,” Dube-Ncube said.
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