Various Eastern Cape stadiums falling apart
KOMANI - Several multi-million-rand sporting facilities in the Eastern Cape have been vandalised and are now unusable.
READ: McKenzie demands upkeep of sports facilities in Eastern Cape
The Steve Tshwete Stadium in Kirkwood had its awnings removed while the R20-million Lesseyton Sport Facility in Komani is also unusable.
Howard Sikweza, HOD for Sports, Recreation and Community Development at the Buffalo Metro discussed the situation with eNCA.
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