A SPECIAl tribunal has reserved judgment in the R40 million Beitbridge border fence case where the SIU wants payment to the two companies that won the now-contested tender to be withheld.
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Beitbridge border fence to be taken down, De Lille tells Parly The controversial Beitbridge fence has been described as a “washing line” for its ineffectiveness in securing the land border. FILE: Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Patricia De Lille Picture: @DepPublicWorks/Twitter.
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CAPE TOWN - The border fence between South Africa and Zimbabwe is to be taken down because it isn’t fit for purpose, Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Patricia de Lille has told Parliament.
The controversial Beitbridge fence has been described as a “washing line” for its ineffectiveness in securing the land border.
De Lille faced questions about the failed R40m project in the National Council of Provinces on Tuesday.
Firms involved in erecting Beitbridge border fence contest authority of Special Tribunal Powers of Special Tribunal to decide on constitutional matters under challenge 26 January 2021 - 14:15 The Beitbridge border fence between SA and Zimbabwe. The companies appointed to construct the fence claim the Special Tribunal does not have jurisdiction to hear an application by the Special Investigating Unit to set aside the contract they signed with the department of public works. Image: Thapelo Morebudi
Two companies involved in the construction of the Beitbridge border fence on Tuesday challenged the powers of the Special Tribunal to adjudicate on an application launched by the Special Investigating Unit.