PRETORIA – The Association of South African Quantity Surveyors on Friday added its voice to growing concerns over the so-called construction mafia, calling on the government to intervene to protect projects, investor confidence and the safety of professionals.
“The gangs demanded to be part of the project and burned the properties to the ground. The pictures of the scene look like footage from a war zone,” Bayat said. “Again, police were called, but they only arrived hours later and said that the issue had to be handed over to the Paarl police station. Contractors, female engineers, and other staff had to run for their lives into the veld. The response from the South African police simply isn’t good enough anymore.
Mfebe said the industry was concerned about this situation and the harm it caused to investor confidence. “Despite reporting it to the police and interdicts obtained, the disruptors were released after being arrested and continued disrupting the sites unabated with AK-47 rifles,” he said.
busrep This is an indictment on this useless ANC gov.... 1. They cannot keep law & order.. 2. They allowed patronage & favoritism in awarding tenders over the years... 3.They can’t control their own corrupt politicians... 4. They have no clue on how to protect developmental projects..
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