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JOHANNESBURG – The inquiry commission charged with investigating the collapse of the Grayston Pedestrian Bridge in Johannesburg has completed the hearing of the oral evidence and is now awaiting the presentation of oral arguments. indicated Friday the Department of Labor
. The arguments of the legal representatives of the interested parties will be presented by August 14, 2018. This will be followed by written answers to the arguments that should be submitted by September 17, 2018, "said the department in a statement.
.The investigation, chaired by Lennie Samuel, has been marred by delays and adjournments since its first meeting in February 2016. Progress in the investigation has been slow, causing consternation among affected people and public concerns about accountability.
The investigation on section 32 was initiated by the department following the collapse of the temporary bridge on the 14th. October 2015 on Grayston Drive / M1 Two people died and 19 were injured
The Ministry appointed a hearing under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS) to investigate on the c negligence and non-compliance with the law
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Murray and Roberts Infrastructure were the focus of the investigation as it was the prime contractor appointed by the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) to build the bridge.
African News Agency (ANA)
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