1.0DistrictMail & Helderberg Gazettehttps://novanews.co.za/districtmailhelderbergSite remains closedrich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="Av3sUaqpg8"><a href="https://novanews.co.za/districtmailhelderberg/site-remains-closed-20240925-3/">Site remains closed</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://novanews.co.za/districtmailhelderberg/site-remains-closed-20240925-3/embed/#?secret=Av3sUaqpg8" width="600" height="338" title="“Site remains closed” — DistrictMail & Helderberg Gazette" data-secret="Av3sUaqpg8" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script>
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https://novanews.co.za/districtmailhelderberg/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/d6980cd7e2724b4e90a5b94638eff69f.jpg16201080Investigations are ongoing into the cause of a trench collapse in Strand, where three workers were trapped but escaped injury and were swiftly rescued. ASLA Construction, responsible for the site, has closed it pending an internal investigation and review of safety protocols. The City of Cape Town officials are also investigating, and the contractor must propose additional safety measures before work can resume.