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South African Service Delivery Hinges on Infrastructural Projects

The Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) Tsakani Maluleke has said that, all too often, infrastructure delivery projects which have been delayed are costing more than what was initially planned or are of poor quality.

She said when auditees, especially high-impact auditees, do not properly manage their performance, finances and infrastructure; it directly affects the delivery of key government programmes that are intended to improve the lives of South Africans and to alleviate hardships stemming from tough economic conditions and poverty.

"Wasted money and resources means reduced funding for service delivery programmes and, eventually, a greater burden on taxpayers," the AG said.

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GPO informal settlement in Dutywa, Eastern Cape has been around for 25 years yet lacks basic services (file photo).

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