Parliament's secretary, Xolile George, remains optimistic the fire-ravaged National Assembly building will be restored by November 2025. | JasonFelix
Parliament's secretary, Xolile George says the fire-ravaged National Assembly building will be restored by November 2025.He believes the new building will be delivered on time.Parliament's secretary, Xolile George, remains optimistic the fire-ravaged National Assembly building will be restored by November 2025.
Speaking about the fire which destroyed the building, George said it devastated Parliament's historical infrastructure and it needed a comprehensive rebuilding effort. Previously, National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula attributed the delay to Parliament being a crime scene for six months, due to the fire, as well as a budget only being assigned in November.In May, News24 reported that construction work on MPs' offices was expected to start in May and be completed in June.Since the fire broke out on 2 January 2022, police tape and fencing barricades have restricted access to the damaged building.
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