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Constructing a new border fence at Beitbridge is under consideration, but it could take up to four years to complete.
Parliament’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts says, no more money should be spent on fixing the existing fence which has cost taxpayers at least R27-million.
Scopa’s also concerned about other contracts worth at least R400-million awarded to the same companies responsible for the mess.
Labelled a national embarrassment, Scopa says any more money spent to fix the fence which is less than a year old, will amount to fruitless and wasteful expenditure.
Zondo inquiry zooms in on Parly’s role in tackling Gupta influence on govt The former African National Congress (ANC) MP, who chaired Parliament’s 2017 inquiry into allegations of wrongdoing at Eskom, Zukiswa Rantho is currently in the witness stand. FILE: Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo is seen during a session of the commission of inquiry into state capture in Johannesburg on 16 November 2020. Picture: AFP
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CAPE TOWN - The state capture inquiry’s spotlight on Parliament’s role in tackling undue influence over the government by the Gupta family and associates continues on Tuesday.
The former African National Congress (ANC) MP, who chaired Parliament’s 2017 inquiry into allegations of wrongdoing at Eskom, Zukiswa Rantho is currently in the witness stand.
Tuesday 2 February 2021 - 8:10pm
Constructing a new border fence at Beitbridge is under consideration. But it could take up to four years to complete. eNCA s Lindsay Dentlinger has more details #DStv403
JOHANNESBURG - Constructing a new border fence at Beitbridge is under consideration, but it could take up to four years to complete.
Parliament s Standing Committee on Public Accounts says, no more money should be spent on fixing the existing fence which has cost taxpayers at least R27-million.
Scopa s also concerned about other contracts worth at least R400-million awarded to the same companies responsible for the mess.
Labelled a national embarrassment, Scopa says any more money spent to fix the fence which is less than a year old, will amount to fruitless and wasteful expenditure.