Public works department blacklisted 40 contractors

MINISTER of Public Works and Infrastructure Dean Macpherson has welcomed the blacklisting of 40 contractors since the start of his term in July 2024.

- SIYABONGA SITHOLE

In a statement yesterday, the minister indicated that over the past year, his department has fast-tracked the blacklisting of errant contractors after the department had only blacklisted one contractor in more than 20 years.

Macpherson said in light of the previous track record, this was a dramatic turnaround since 2002, with the minister saying the move by the Construction Industry Development Board (CID) delivers on his promise to act against nonperformance and corruption.

He said his department was refining its blacklisting processes to act faster and recover public funds as part of broader reforms to clean up the Department to ensure it supports job-creating economic growth.