Construction mafias are costing us billions

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Chris Hattingh and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the costs of the construction mafia on SA’s economy. They also talk about Pretoria High School for Girls SGB taking the Gauteng education department to court. They also chat about SA’s presidency of the G20.
19 Nov 2024 8AM English South Africa News Commentary · Politics

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