MEC Motsumi visited Mphe Bana 2 Secondary School in Reagile Township near Koster, to follow up on the ongoing construction delays and quality concerns at the site. The visit comes after a recent meeting held under the Thuntsa Lerole Programme where local business representatives and the primary contractor discussed project challenges.

Construction of Mphe Bana 2 Secondary School began in 2022 with an expected completion date of September last year. However the project remains unfinished, raising concerns about workmanship and management. MEC Motsumi expressed serious disappointment regarding the poor quality of work and multiple defaults observed at the site. She urged the main contractor to rectify these issues and ensure that all construction complies fully with the department’s standards and scope of work.

During a follow-up meeting local contractors highlighted difficulties in receiving payments from the main contractor, a factor that has further delayed progress.

In response, MEC Motsumi announced a decisive step to protect the interests of local businesses.

“To safeguard our local contractors and ensure timely project completion, all outstanding payments from the main contractor will be redirected through the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) directly into the accounts of the local contractors,” she stated.
This move aims to prevent contractors from being left unpaid and to accelerate the completion of the school.

MEC Motsumi reaffirmed the department’s commitment to delivering quality education infrastructure on time and stressed the importance of supporting local enterprises in the region of Bojanala and North West at large.

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