The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure spent R250 million to renovate the Telkom Towers Building in Pretoria. However, it is now overrun by criminals and remains unoccupied.
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure spent R250 million to renovate the Telkom Towers Buildings in Pretoria. However, they are now overrun by criminals and remain unoccupied.
“Occupational health and safety standards and building regulations were not complied with. So that was a technical determination to withdraw the occupation certificate,” he told SABC News. Macpherson said it was unacceptable that the building complex had been left vacant for the past eight years, barely used.
The report will provide him with recommendations on the necessary steps to address and remedy the situation within 60 days of their appointment. What process was followed for appointing contracts and determining whether the contractors were fit for purpose?
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