South Africa: Notes From the House - R550 Million Bill for 'Prestige' Real Estate and Maintenance - Including Minister's R675k Braai Facility

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Parliament faces a bill of R550-million for work on what it calls its Prestige Programme, which falls under the Department of Public Works. But in a belt-tightening environment, is it necessary, for example, to build a huge dome roof for the Good Hope Building and revamp Tuynhuys at a combined cost of more than R55.2-million, or a braai facility for a minister at more than R675,000? By MOIRA LEVY.

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