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EWN reports that the Public Works and Infrastructure Department in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) says the old provincial legislature building in Ulundi is not conducive for working.
The building was used as the legislature during the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP)-led government’s tenure. Two weeks ago, newly appointment Infrastructure MEC Martin Meyer inspected the building and found that there was a lot of infrastructure damage that needed fixing. Last year, the provincial legislature debated whether the legislature should return to its old building in Ulundi, which was something the IFP strongly advocated for and was still pursuing. However, Meyer said that on the basis of the inspection, the building was not fit for use and indicated: “There are a lot of challenges with that building and it concerns me because there various government departments that use that building for their offices and his majesty the King uses it for his office as well, and it’s not in a state fit for the staff of this government and his majesty to use.” Pointing out the challenges, Meyer said: “Lack of water and toilets that is not working, that is unacceptable.” However, he advised that there were plans in place to upgrade the building.
- Read the original of the report in the above regard by Nhlanhla Mabaso at EWN
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