Sun Dec 28 13:05:02 UTC 2025: Summary:
A two-story building collapsed in Soweto, South Africa, on December 28, 2025, resulting in the deaths of three people, including a one-year-old child. Three others were injured and are receiving hospital treatment. This incident follows a previous building collapse on December 12 near Durban, where a multistory building under construction at a Hindu temple claimed five lives. Investigations are underway for both incidents.
News Article:
Soweto Building Collapse Claims Three Lives, Including Child
Johannesburg, South Africa – A two-story building in the Soweto township, west of Johannesburg, collapsed in the early hours of Sunday, December 28, 2025, resulting in the tragic deaths of three people. Among the deceased was a one-year-old child, authorities confirmed.
Three other individuals were injured in the incident and are currently receiving treatment at the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital. Emergency personnel successfully rescued the injured from the rubble.
“Tragically, three lives were lost in this incident: two adult females and one child,” stated Xolile Khumalo, spokesperson for Johannesburg Emergency Management Services. “The incident has been handed over to the relevant authorities for further investigation.”
This incident follows a similar tragedy just weeks prior, on December 12, when a multistory building under construction on top of a Hindu temple near Durban collapsed, claiming the lives of five people.
These two collapses have raised concerns regarding building safety standards and regulations within South Africa. Authorities are investigating the causes of both incidents.
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