Water Infrastructure
South Africa's water projects delayed by years and billions over budget
Billions of rands have been spent on unfinished water supply projects across South Africa, remaining incomplete years after their deadlines. Poor contractor performance is the main cause of these delays in nearly every case. Provinces like KwaZulu-Natal and Limpopo suffer most from planning failures and funding issues.
Investigation uncovers bribery and project diversion at CMS Water Engineering
A Daily Maverick investigation reveals how CMS Water Engineering, a black-owned firm, allegedly engaged in bribery and diverted lucrative contracts to a white-owned company led by Rudolf Schoeman Jnr. This scheme contributed to failed water projects across North West province, exacerbating infrastructure woes. Employees and insiders describe a trail of cash payments, gifts to officials, and unfulfilled tenders worth hundreds of millions.