‘If necessary, we will call in the army on construction mafia,’ warns Sihle Zikalala

Minister says he is willing to facilitate discussions with people with a genuine interest in entering the construction industry

25 September 2023 - 18:23

Public works and infrastructure minister Sihle Zikalala has taken a hard line on the construction mafia, saying he is not ruling out the possibility of roping in the army to deal with those undermining infrastructure development in South Africa. ..

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