The Hawks have launched an investigation into the controversial R15m Lesseyton Sports Facility built in the Enoch Mgijima municipality.
Images posted on social media showed a dry, bumpy field, small metal stands, and soccer and rugby uprights.
Kowa said the R15m spent was not just for what was seen in the pictures that were circulating; not only were there construction-related expenses but also initial “survey, geotechnical and geohydrological tests” to determine if the site was suitable as a sports facility. The Chris Hani District municipality — under which the Enoch Mgijima local council falls — has also expressed concern.
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