UPDATE: Charlotte Maxeke is not at the risk of collapse

PARKTOWN – Department of Infrastructure Development insist that the hospital is under no threat of collapse.

November 24, 2015

Phathu Luvhengo 1 minute read

Government insists the hospital is not at the risk of collapse. File photo.

Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development (GDID) is satisfied that Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital is under no threat of collapse.

The government spokesperson Mbangwa Xaba said that the housing of the X-Ray equipment on its fifth floor section, meant for this purpose, should proceed.

“The investigation report dated 6 February 2012 claimed that there are structural defects on the entire floor housing the X-ray department. The severity of the defects were said to be more pronounced in an area under the X-ray department,” explained Xaba.

He further indicated that they had assessed the area and had concluded that portions of the fifth floor slab had deflected excessively but not beyond allowable tolerances.

“Therefore the affected columns are structurally suitable for the purpose they were intended for. The entire hospital is safe for use and the Department will undertake the repairs caused by the deflection,” he concluded.

There was wide-spread concern about the status of the building following media reports on 23 November that the hospital was at the risk of collapse.