The death toll at the four-story Ahobilam Temple of Protection construction site in the Indian town of Redcliffe, South Africa, has risen to four after tons of concrete collapsed.
Rescue workers, who spent two days trying to recover a fifth body that had been located, had to suspend operations on Saturday (December 13, 2025) afternoon due to inclement weather, which made continuing their work difficult, Reaction Unit South Africa spokesperson Prem Balram told local media.
Two die after four-storey temple in South Africa collapses; more people trapped under rubble
“At this stage, it cannot be confirmed whether additional individuals remain trapped beneath the rubble,” he added.
One of the deceased has been identified as Vickey Jairaj Panday (52), who had dedicated his life to the temple since its inception two years ago. Panday was an executive member of the temple and the manager of the construction project.
