NPA still reviewing evidence in George building collapse case
Families of George building collapse victims are still awaiting progress as the NPA reviews extensive investigation reports before deciding on possible prosecution.
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) is still considering the evidence in the building collapse docket it received from the police’s investigative team in February.
“We are being thorough due to the nature of the evidence we are dealing with,” said the NPA’s regional head of communications, Eric Ntabazalila.
He responded to a query from George Herald after a recent media statement issued by the impacted survivors and families, in which they expressed their ongoing distress while waiting for justice. They wanted to know when the NPA would be launching the criminal case.
Families await progress on criminal case
The second commemoration of the collapse, which was to be held at the 75 Victoria Street site on May 6, had to be cancelled due to bad weather.
Families and survivors have continued to call for clarity on the timing of a possible prosecution.
Multiple investigation reports included in docket
Various investigation reports form part of the docket, including the Western Cape Government’s structural engineering report, the report from the Engineering Council of South Africa, as well as reports from the Council for the Built Environment, the National Home Builders’ Registration Council and the Department of Employment and Labour.
Altogether, 34 people died and 28 were injured in the collapse.
The property was sold by online auction late in 2025.
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