Among those still trapped under rubble after a five-storey building collapsed in South Africa is Delvin Safels, who was on one of the lower floors when the structure collapsed, his father Dion told the BBC.<\/p>\n
Rescuers have traced Delvin’s location but are struggling to reach him.<\/p>\n
The 29-year-old has been sending voice notes to his parents and girlfriend, telling them how much he loves them.<\/p>\n
He is in pain, with an arm and a leg pinned down, and it is cold and dark.<\/p>\n
“I believe my son will come out alive,” his father Dion said.<\/p>\n
He has been camping nearby since Monday, hoping that his son would emerge. He vacillates between despair and hope.<\/p>\n
“He is a strong boy, I think he will be rescued tonight or soon.”<\/p>\n
More than a day after the apartment building collapsed, rescuers are still searching for 41 people still unaccounted for in the southern coastal city of George.<\/p>\n
At least 34 people have so far been removed from the rubble, seven of whom have been confirmed dead.<\/p>\n
Survivors and loved ones of other people still trapped also remain at the scene.<\/p>\n
One man who spoke to the BBC on condition of anonymity recounted his escape. He was on the top floor when the building collapsed but only suffered a small cut to his hand. His friend is missing.<\/p>\n
“I saw one guy was working and then ‘boom’ and I saw the whole building collapsed… I’m also traumatised. It is very sad,” local councillor Theresa Jeyi said.<\/p>\n