Labour minister Thulas Nxesi says the collapse of a multistorey building under construction in George, serves as a reminder of the importance workers' safety
Nxesi said it is imperative to recommit to the principle that no job is worth risking the safety or lives of employees.
Speaking in the wake of the tragic incident, Nxesi stressed the critical prompt of a sobering reflection on workplace safety, as reported by"With the loss of lives and the entrapment of individuals, this incident has sparked a call to action for organizations to reevaluate their health and safety protocols and practices."
Nxesi underscored the imperative to recommit to the principle that no job is worth risking the safety or lives of employees."It is a collective responsibility to honor the memory of those lost by ensuring that their lives were not lost in vain." "No words can adequately express the sorrow felt for the lives lost and the anguish experienced by those awaiting news of their trapped loved ones."
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