Housing projects in the city worth about a billion rand, have fallen victim to extortion, violence, and intimidation, causing delays.
Funds have been set aside to beef up security at construction sites, and protect contractors and workers, some of whom have been shot and killed.
In just one week, three contract workers were shot and days later, the site was petrol bombed, damaging infrastructure and machinery. And when the contractors leave the sites for the safety of the workers it means the city has to start the procurement process all over again, meaning further delays.
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