EDITORIAL | Government should prioritise the wellbeing of citizens above the comforts of politicians

Parliament and the department of public works have decided to allocate a staggering R31m towards constructing a temporary structure for legislative sittings, all under the guise of addressing safety concerns and ventilation issues

02 December 2024 - 04:30 By TIMESLIVE PREMIUM EDITORIAL

Discomfort in South Africa, it seems, is only reserved for the electorate and the public, not politicians. In a display of misplaced priorities, parliament and the department of public works have decided to allocate a staggering R31m towards constructing a temporary structure for legislative sittings, all under the guise of addressing safety concerns and ventilation issues...

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