Thulas Nxesi: Classes learnt from Nkandla saga

Thulas Nxesi: Classes learnt from Nkandla saga

Nxesi says his division has carried out all of Public Protector Thuli Madonsela’s remedial actions.

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CAPE TOWN – Public Works Minister Thulas Nxesi says classes have been discovered from the Nkandla saga and that methods at the moment are in place to stop any repeat of the scandal.

Nxesi was briefing journalists forward of his division’s price range vote debate at Parliament this afternoon.

The minister says his division has carried out all of Public Protector Thuli Madonsela’s remedial actions.

“The difficulty of the teachings – that’s why we needed to assessment our provide chain administration processes and tighten them – that’s an enormous lesson”.

Nxesi says a lease with the Ingonyama Belief has been finalised, disciplinary steps are pending towards officers and a civil declare for about R150 million was launched towards President Jacob Zuma’s architect.

He says Public Works regional workplaces might not approve tenders above R50 million, whereas the Particular Investigating Unit was requested to probe alleged crimes and irregularities.

The minister says a draft coverage on securing the houses of the president, deputy president and their predecessors is being developed and shall be put earlier than Cupboard for approval.

(Edited by Refilwe Pitjeng)