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Outlier: The embattled public works department’s minister, Patricia de Lille, is the only non-ANC member in the cabinet, and certainly no stranger to controversy. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)
BEITBRIDGE BORDER POST

Toxic power struggle hits public works

With infighting and allegations of corruption and poor planning, the department’s top management looks like a scene from ‘Survivor’

  • Sabelo Skiti
6 min read
Recently-appointed Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille says she took on the role to “clean up” the department, in the wake of the recent R1 billion Tottenham Hotspur sponsorship scandal.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

De Lille unfazed by acting-DG’s baggage

Latest twist in public works saga suggests minister quashed query into doctored corruption report

  • Sabelo Skiti
4 min read
Shabangu ‘intrigued’ by public protector’s investigation
ROUX SHABANGU

Shabangu ‘intrigued’ by public protector’s investigation

Roux Shabangu says he is ‘intrigued’ by Thuli Madonsela’s investigation into his ties with suspended acting public works director general Sam Vukela.

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
Shabangu slates ‘untrue’ dismissal reports
ROUX SHABANGU

Protector: Yes, Roux Shabangu, I’m looking at you

The public protector is investigating the relationship between businessman Roux Shabangu and the suspended acting director-general at public works.

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read
‘Sacrificial lamb’ fights back
GWEN MAHLANGU NKABINDE

‘Sacrificial lamb’ fights back

Acting public works director general Sam Vukela has accused the department’s minister, Gwen Mahlangu-Nkabinde, of acting in bad faith.

  • Matuma Letsoalo Author
4 min read