WC government spends R119 million on upgrading health facilities

5 September 2023

In response to a DA parliamentary question, it has been revealed, that since the 1st of April 2023, the Western Cape Government has spent R118 595 104 on refurbishments, maintenance, and repairs at various healthcare facilities across the province.

The breakdown is as follows:

Maintenance and Repairs - R63 738 820

Upgrades and Additions - R24 062 880

Refurbishment and Rehabilitation - R30 793 404

So far, an impressive 60 health facilities have been refurbished, underwent maintenance, or had repairs done. Areas like Macassar, Dunoon, Phillipi, Worcester, Caledon, Mitchells Plain, Hanover Park, Khayelitsha, and many more, have so far benefitted.

MPP Matlhodi Maseko said: “These refurbishments and repairs undertaken by the Department of Infrastructure comes on top of the almost R50 million renewable energy programme by the Department of Health where they aim to install solar-powered generators at various health care facilities across the Western Cape.

As loadshedding continues to batter and bruise health care facilities all across South Africa, the Western Cape Government is doing its best to safeguard its health care system, as our residents’ lives depend on it.”

Issued by Matlhodi Maseko, DA Western Cape Spokesperson on Infrastructure, 5 September 2023