# Retaining Wall Collapse at Shembe Church | Johannesburg News

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Podcast: [Johannesburg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/johannesburg-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7622176)
Published: 2026-07-14T14:05:44+00:00
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A retaining wall collapsed during a Shembe church service in Inanda, injuring twelve worshippers—four still hospitalized—sending shockwaves through the community and prompting urgent government action. Public Works Minister Dean Macpherson called it a miracle no lives were lost and pledged personal visits to the injured. He revealed a critical gap: the church’s construction was never registered, leaving authorities unaware. A new national framework aims to mandate project registration, enabling early intervention and stronger oversight. The government is also pushing for legal reforms to empower the Council for the Built Environment, pledging to partner with the church to rebuild safety standards—not just at this site, but across the nation. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e27b10c64007e6a4

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