Construction mafia disrupted projects worth R63bn in five years: Sarupen
Deputy finance minister says demand for up to 30% of a contract’s value delays critical infrastructure delivery
20 November 2024 - 09:55
The construction industry, which contributes about 3% to GDP and employs more than 1.3-million South Africans, is under threat from the construction mafia, which has disrupted more than 180 projects worth R63bn since 2019...
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