Zuko Komisa

- A four-storey temple under construction in Redcliffe, near Durban, has completely collapsed, trapping multiple individuals beneath concrete and scaffolding.
- Trapped survivors are communicating with Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) rescuers via voice notes from under the rubble, guiding the urgent rescue effort.
- RUSA has issued an immediate appeal for all available Medical and Rescue Teams in KwaZulu-Natal to assist their officers and paramedics at the scene.
Emergency services in KwaZulu-Natal are mounting a major rescue operation this afternoon after a four-storey temple under construction tragically collapsed in the Redcliffe area, near Durban.
Several individuals are feared trapped beneath a massive heap of concrete and scaffolding following the catastrophic failure of the structure.
In a disturbing development, it is understood that some survivors buried deep within the debris are managing to communicate with rescuers on the surface via voice notes.
This crucial communication is guiding teams in their desperate search for those caught in the collapse.
The magnitude of the incident has prompted an urgent appeal for reinforcements. Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA), who were among the first on the scene, issued a plea for immediate assistance at approximately 12:10 PM SAST today, Friday.
RUSA confirmed the situation: “A four-storey temple at River Range Ranch (RRR) in Redcliffe – KZN has collapsed with several entrapments under concrete. Any Medical or Rescue Teams can provide support to RUSA Officers & Paramedics to assist without delay.”





