#ParksidePalace: R32 million to upgrade Premier’s palace
A parliamentary reply to the Democratic Alliance (DA) in KwaZulu-Natal has revealed that the official residence of Premier Willies Mchunu, Parkside Residence in Pietermaritzburg, is currently undergoing unnecessary renovations to the value of a staggering R32 million.
According to the 18 October response from the Office of the Premier and signed by Premier Mchunu, the upgrades include;
Renovations to the swimming pool surrounding area including the paving and braai area to the value of R1 010000;
The upgrading of three bathrooms at a cost of R540000; and
Repairs to electrical light fittings to the value of R180000.