Construction mafias threaten to destroy SA

Hundreds of infrastructure and construction projects, worth billions, are affected as local ‘business forums’ hold companies to ransom

11 September 2022 - 00:04 By Thanduxolo Jika, Philani Nombembe and Lwazi Hlangu

South African businesses, government departments and state-owned companies are under siege from gangs of extortionists parading as local business forums that are increasingly threatening billions of rands in infrastructure investments and major projects...

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