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Dean Macpherson

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South Africa’s Public Works Minister Reveals 338 Hijacked Government Buildings Nationwide

S.A Public Works and Infrastructure minister Dean MacPherson has revealed that 338 government-owned buildings have been hijacked nationwide. These properties have been illegally occupied, impacting government operations and public services. Recently, one building in eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal, was successfully reclaimed. In a media briefing, MacPherson said the department is working to reclaim these buildings, prevent further hijackings, and protect state assets:  

todayAugust 29, 2024 23

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Construction Mafias Halt R50 Billion in Projects, Impacting South Africa’s Infrastructure Sector

S.A's Public Works and Infrastructure minister, Dean Macpherson has revealed that around 50 major construction projects, worth billions of rands, have been halted due to construction mafias. Speaking to Newzroom Afrika, Macpherson highlighted the impact of extortion on the sector, which employs over 1.2-million people. He emphasised breaking the grip of these mafias is crucial to restoring the country’s infrastructure development:  

todayAugust 27, 2024 18

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Macpherson Orders Bi-Weekly Reports from Development Bank of Southern Africa

  Public Works and Infrastructure minister, Dean Macpherson, says he has instructed the Development Bank Of Southern Africa to supply bi-weekly reports, on the progress to restore Parliament's gutted National Assembly building. The minister conducted an oversight visit to the parliamentary grounds yesterday, where clearing and reconstruction are continuing, following a fire in 2022. About two-billion-rand has been made available for the project. Macpherson says he wants to ensure that […]

todayJuly 26, 2024 26

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South Africa to Intensify Efforts Against Construction Site Disruptions

South Africa's Public Works and Infrastructure minister, Dean Macpherson has announced plans to intensify efforts to combat construction site disruptions through collaboration with law enforcement. The partnership aims to crack down on violence, intimidation, and extortion within the construction sector, to ensure uninterrupted project continuity and safety. Delivering the budget vote, Macpherson says this initiative forms part of broader measures to uphold lawfulness and protect the integrity of infrastructure development: […]

todayJuly 17, 2024 14

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