DPWI confirms budgetary constraints
Mayday! Mayday! Navy buildings sinking fast in Simon’s Town
Navy says it has tried its best with repairs on a limit budget, but the buildings belong to DPWI and are its responsibility
03 April 2023 - 20:28
Historic Simon’s Town, the home of the South African Navy, is losing the battle against time as many of its oldest buildings fall apart...
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