ANC squashes R82 million Mayibuye School construction inquiry to protect officials
4 July 2024
The ANC-led Gauteng government has backtracked on its decision to hold a formal inquiry into the shoddy workmanship that took place at the Mayibuye Primary School in Tembisa.
This means that officials who are responsible for squandering taxpayers’ money will not be held to account.
This is despite receiving approval from the Speaker of the Gauteng Provincial Legislature (GPL) for the inquiry to be held. This is a clear indication that the government is undermining the institution that has a mandate to protect the interests of Gauteng residents.
The Public Protector report released recently found that various forms of maladministration, undue delays, and irregularities occurred during the construction of the Mayibuye Primary School. The school remained unused for 7 years.