Indian-Origin Man Among 4 Killed in South Africa Temple Collapse: Rescue Operations Ongoing

Dec 14, 2025 12:28 pm CST

A four-storey Hindu temple under construction collapsed in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province, killing four people including a 52-year-old Indian-origin man named Vickey Jairaj Panday. The New Ahobilam Temple of Protection was being built without approved plans, and rescue operations continue despite challenging weather conditions. The exact number of people still trapped remains unknown.