R87m Sebokeng DLTC still incomplete ten years after starting construction
Construction of the Sebokeng DLTC began in 2015, with its completion initially planned for the following year.
A decade later, its construction is still not finished despite R87 million already spent, including costs for a private security company.
What was once envisioned by the Gauteng government to be buzzing with learner drivers in 2025 now stands abandoned with no sign of life.
Ceilings have collapsed on every floor, while the grass outside grows taller by the day.
The construction of the Sebokeng DLTC was originally budgeted at R63 million, but the cost soared to over R80 million.
The Democratic Alliance (DA)'s Kingsol Chabalala said it comes as no surprise that millions have been wasted.
"The ANC [African National Congress] cannot govern. They cannot manage projects very well. They cannot complete projects on time and within budget."
The reconstruction of the DLTC is expected to resume on Friday, marking ten years since it first began.
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