Unpacking Gauteng Govt’s R35bn township procurement plan

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GUEST: Vuyo Mhaga – Gauteng Government spokesperson

Mphuthi Mphuthi - Chairperson of Soweto Business Access

The Gauteng Provincial Government has committed to use 60% of its R34bn goods and services budget to support township initiatives. Delivering the State of the Province Address (Sopa) in the Provincial Legislature in Johannesburg earlier this year, Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi said townships are the province’s
"new gold" and with new malls and filling stations being rapidly set up there, government must ensure these investments benefit the people.
5 Apr 2023 5PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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