South Africa building collapse that killed 34 was 'entirely preventable', minister says

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South Africa building collapse that killed 34 was 'entirely preventable', minister says https://ift.tt/Ik1mBQi Workers reported feeling vibrations in the partially built structure, and being told to cover up holes with sand.

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