South Africa: National Council of Provinces (NCOP) Gauteng Delegation Calls for Urgent Action on Delayed Infrastructure Projects

The Gauteng delegation of permanent delegates to the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) on Wednesday called for urgent corrective action and greater accountability after oversight visits revealed persistent delays at two school construction projects and the Women Living Monument in Pretoria. The visits form part of the NCOP’s 2026 Provincial Week programme, through which it aims to assess progress against earlier commitments and recommendations during previous oversight engagements. The delegation started in Daveyton, where it was joined by the MEC for Infrastructure Development and COGTA, Mr Jacob Mamabolo. Senior government officials accompanied the MEC. At the Barcelona Primary School, Members expressed concern that construction remains delayed despite earlier commitments to address the challenges affecting the project. The delegation was informed that the previous contractor's services had been terminated because of poor progress on the project. Members heard that the process to appoint a new contractor is underway. The department indicated that the bid evaluation process for the new contractor was completed on 12 August 2026 and the aim is to make an appointment by 28 August