No insurance for fire-ravaged parliament, could cost R1bn to rebuild
The houses of parliament have no insurance cover, meaning a repair and reconstruction bill that could reach R1bn will have to be footed by taxpayers.
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The houses of parliament have no insurance cover, meaning a repair and reconstruction bill that could reach R1bn will have to be footed by taxpayers.
A Department of Public Works and Infrastructure expert team has concluded a high level preliminary visual assessment of the damages to Parliament.
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