As rescue and recovery efforts continue into a sixth day, the death toll from the building collapse in George has risen to 16.
Officials in the Western Cape town confirmed the latest fatality on Sunday morning.
At least 81 artisans were on the premises of the unfinished block of flats when it toppled on Monday.
Thirty-six people are still unaccounted for.
-EWN
In other news – RIP: Family and friends bid farewell to actor Mpho Sebeng
Ring of Lies actor Mpho Sebeng has been described as a talented young man who was eager to learn. Friends, family, and industry colleagues gathered at the Rhema Bible Church to bid farewell to Sebeng, who died in a car accident on Sunday.
The 31-year-old starred in many local productions, recently playing the character of Ceasar on the Netflix show, Miseducation. Read More
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