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Nearly three years after the government blew R118 million on a vacant piece of prime land that didn't exist, millions more are being spent on upgrading diplomatic facilities across the world. | JasonFelix

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Naledi Pandor has revealed that millions will be spent on renovating South Africa's missions.

Responding to a written parliamentary question from IFP MP Mkhuleko Hlengwa, Pandor said service providers were appointed through open bids - request quotations and open tender - depending on the value of the project.Get 14 days free to read all our investigative and in-depth journalism. Thereafter you will be billed R75 per month. You can cancel anytime and if you cancel within 14 days you won't be billed.

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