Construction mafia derailing projects causes engineers to flee

Construction mafia derailing projects causes engineers to flee Widespread concern has spread like wildfire across the built environment due to the construction mafia and gang-related activities on project sites. Yunus Bayat from the Association of South African Quantity Surveyors (ASAQS) says that a major intervention is needed to protect infrastructure projects, investor confidence, and the […]

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How Durban’s ‘building mafia’ operate

How Durban’s ‘building mafia’ operate ZAINUL DAWOOD The workforce at one of the Cornubia construction sites was sent home this year as representatives of the so-called construction ‘Mafia’ arrived to make their demands. Durban – Derrick Ndlovu never imagined that in his 11 years in the construction business he would one day have to walk […]

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