On Monday, tragedy struck in South Africa’s coastal city of George as a multi-storey building under construction collapsed, leaving approximately 48 workers trapped beneath the rubble, according to city officials. Reports indicate that at the time of the collapse, around seventy individuals were present at the site. Of these, 22 have been rescued and transported to nearby hospitals for urgent medical attention, as confirmed by a spokeswoman for the city. The incident underscores the urgent need for stringent safety measures and thorough investigations to prevent such calamities in the future.