Five NHBRC officials suspended amid ongoing investigation into George Building Collapse that killed 34

By Genevieve Serra | Published Apr 9, 2025

Minister Thembi Simelane has announced the suspension of five NHBRC officials following the George Building Collapse that claimed 34 lives. A damning 280-page report reveals systemic regulatory failures, while the new Housing Consumer Protection Act promises stricter penalties including R1. 5 million fines or 10-year imprisonment for non-compliant builders