One person killed after a shop collapsed in Mankweng

A woman was killed after a building at the Turfloop Plaza in Mankweng, Limpopo, collapsed on Wednesday morning.

A shop known as “Student,” located near the University of Limpopo, collapsed under unclear circumstances. The victim was reportedly struck by the fallen wall and, unfortunately, lost her life.

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Polokwane Municipality Executive Mayor John Mpe has conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.

Mpe is set to visit the affected property on Thursday to receive a detailed briefing from the municipal technical team.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Municipality says the Mayor’s visit will also form part of the municipality’s broader compliance enforcement drive, which seeks to ensure that all buildings within the Polokwane municipal area meet the required safety standards

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The municipality says they have immediately activated their building Inspectorate team to assess the site and verify compliance against approved building plans.

“We extend our deepest sympathies to the family of the deceased. This is a painful reminder of why we continue to place strong emphasis on building safety and compliance across our municipality,” said Mpe.

“The municipality persists in safeguarding strict building control measures. We will not hesitate to act where non-compliance poses a risk to human life.”