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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>Deputy Public Protector advocate Kholeka Gcaleka will visit Komani in the Eastern Cape on Friday to inspect a shoddily built R15 million stadium in Lesseyton, which caused a national uproar in 2021.<\/p>\n

This after complaints were laid with the Public Protector’s office in Bhisho to investigate alleged procurement irregularities relating to the construction of the sports field.<\/p>\n

The venue, known as the Ndlovukazi Sport Stadium, was opened in October 2021.<\/p>\n

Elections 2021: They shouldn’t hand over ‘half-baked projects’ – outrage over R15m Enoch Mgijima sports field<\/p>\n

It sparked public outrage, with many questioning its hefty price tag.<\/p>\n

The stadium has no working ablution facilities and electricity, while its grass athletic track is marked with fading white paint.<\/p>\n

It also has removable roofless metal stands for spectators and goal posts without nets.<\/p>\n

This sparked investigations from the Public Protector, Hawks and Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs.<\/p>\n

News24 revealed how the controversial Pretoria-based company behind the project, Thalami Civils, seemed to be a contractor of choice for many ANC-run municipalities.<\/p>\n

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Gcaleka will first join Public Protector advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane in a meeting with Premier Oscar Mabuyane, speaker Helen Sauls-August and local traditional leaders.<\/p>\n

The meeting with the Eastern Cape government in Bhisho will conclude the Public Protector’s month-long, countrywide stakeholder road show.<\/p>\n

The discussions will centre on the state of governance in the province as seen through the Public Protector South Africa (PPSA) investigations – both pending and concluded – and the related issues of co-operation and compliance with investigations and remedial action.<\/p>\n

Also under discussion will be the role of traditional leaders in municipal council meetings.<\/p>\n

“The PPSA seeks to strengthen ties and foster collaboration and co-operation between itself and organs of state, including provincial legislatures, government departments, municipalities and traditional authorities, with a view to promoting quality service delivery and good governance in state affairs,” said Public Protector spokesperson Oupa Segalwe.<\/p>\n

We want to hear your views on the news. Subscribe to News24 to be part of the conversation in the comments section of this article.<\/p>\n

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