Six Dead, Several Missing After Building Collapse in Johannesburg

At least six people have died, and several others are trapped or unaccounted for after a two-story building collapsed in Ormonde, a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa, on Monday, March 2, 2026. Emergency services are currently on the scene conducting rescue operations.

Details of the Collapse

The collapse occurred at Amethyst Business Park. According to Johannesburg Emergency Management Services (EMS) spokesperson Xolile Khumalo, rescue crews responded to a structural collapse on Monday afternoon. As of the latest reports, one person has been rescued, two remain trapped under the rubble, and three individuals are missing The Star.

Casualties and Rescue Efforts

Six fatalities have been confirmed at the scene. Two people are currently trapped, and rescue technicians are working to extricate them. There is concern for at least one individual, with a possibility of amputation due to a slab resting on a limb The Star. A total of 12 people were reportedly inside the building at the time of the collapse SABC News.

Ongoing Investigation

The cause of the building collapse is currently unknown. Authorities have not yet determined the nature of the building or whether it was operating as a factory The Mercury. The rescue operation is described as complex and dangerous, with parts of the structure continuing to cave in The Mercury.

Previous Reports

Earlier reports from Mail & Guardian confirmed six deaths following the collapse Mail & Guardian.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.