Missions impossible: SA's tatty assets

Dirco properties rot as renovation millions mysteriously blown

30 May 2021 - 00:00 By andisiwe makinana

Dozens of buildings, vacant properties and pieces of land owned by the South African government in several countries are in a state of decay because of millions meant for renovations was diverted to purchase land in New York that did not exist...

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