Six victims identified in George building collapse with process fast-tracked

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The George municipality has confirmed six of the deceased at the collapsed building have been positively identified. 
At least 20 people are still unaccounted for as the death toll rises to 32 after the collapse of the partially built building on Monday last week. The municipality says they are striving to fast-track the process of identifying the deceased. Additionally they have called on families to come forward to assist with the positive identification of individuals who are missing or deceased. 
14 May 2024 4AM English South Africa News · Daily News

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