Hope and heartbreak in George: Residents rally around families and rescuers
As the sun rises and sets over the heart of George, casting shadows over the remnants of what was once a bustling building construction site, local residents cling to a sliver of hope.
Now, as the clock marks the 111th hour of an exhaustive and emotionally charged search and rescue operation, the air is thick with anticipation.South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we're about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
‘Hope is fading’ — families of workers missing after George building collapse voice their fearsLabour Minister Thulas Nxesi on Thursday visited the families of the 44 workers missing after a building collapsed in George.
Read more »
George building collapse: Hope is fading, but rescuers refuse to give upGeorge building collapse: Hope is fading, but rescuers refuse to give up
Read more »
Residents hope for real presidential promises, not electioneering, as Ramaphosa visits Northern CapeResidents hope for real presidential promises, not electioneering, as Ramaphosa visits Northern Cape
Read more »
WRAP: George building collapse death toll rises to 8 as hope dwindlesRescuers are in a race against time to find survivors of a building collapse in George as search efforts entered their third day.
Read more »
George building collapse: Hope amid tragedy as rescue efforts intensifyThe five-storey apartment building was scheduled to open on 1 August
Read more »
LIVE UPDATE: Hope dwindles 48 hours after deadly George building collapseRescuers are racing against time to find more survivors amid the rubble of a deadly building collapse in George.
Read more »