insert_link South Africa 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 13
