The DA accuses Public Works Minister Patricia de Lille of covering up a report that exposes inadequate fire control measures at Parliament
Parliament has been receiving a briefing on the fire that engulfed parliament. Parliament says the extent of the structural damage is hampering police forensic investigations, but it’s focussing on continuing the work of parliament and finding alternative space for political parties and staff to be accommodated. eNCA's Lindsay Dentlinger has been following the story. Courtesy
CAPE TOWN - The DA is accusing Public Works Minister Patricia de Lille of covering up a damning 2020 audit report on Parliament.Taxpayers could pay over R220m for Parliament repairsIt said Parliament was not compliant with fire regulations, lacked site safety management and its ventilation system and fire protection needed a review.The report also said the National Council of Province's sprinkler system had not been operational for some time.
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