George building collapse death toll now 32

George building collapse death toll now 32

The death toll from the George building collapse is now at 32.

George building collapse
Willie van Tonder / AFP

The building caved in a week ago, trapping at least 81 workers at the construction site on Victoria Street.

Search teams still need to find 20 others.

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Sihle Zikalala says it's the biggest construction tragedy in three decades.

READ: Public Works vows to find answers for George collapse

"We cannot risk the lives of people regardless of their whereabouts and regardless of where they come from." 

Speaking to family members at a hall in George, Zikalala called for more accountability as investigations continue.

He says regulations also need to be strengthened.

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