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Probe launched into all temporary housing projects after high costs for shoddy buildings

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The Department of Human Settlements will investigate all recent temporary housing unit projects across the country following complaints of high costs and shoddy substandard building.

The department put up temporary housing units in different parts of the country to alleviate overcrowding in an effort to curb the spread of Covid-19 but most of the projects have been marred with controversy because of their high costs and in some cases flimsy structures.

Sisulu said that this would include the construction of the temporary shelters for Silahliwe and Linda Mkhondo in Harrismith, Free State.Sisulu said: “We have a responsibility to spend our limited resources wisely. There must be value for each and every cent we spend. Therefore, shoddy workmanship will never be tolerated.” She said if it was found that norms and standards were flouted, action would be taken against the companies that had put up the structures.

The Limpopo government led by Premier Stanley Mathabatha handed over 44 units built for occupants of the overcrowded Talana Hostel.

 

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