THE INNERVIEW: The Department of Public Works in KwaZulu-Natal wants to negotiate business forums blocking construction projects in the province. MEC Sipho Nkosi says over R3 billion has been lost due to the delays. A school in the province has not been able to go ahead with construction due to forums demanding 30% of profits or protection fees. They have stopped construction at the school at least seven times. What impact have these forums had on service delivery and what is it that they really want?

Guest: Malusi Zondi, member of a business forum in KwaZulu-Natal.

THE INNERVIEW: The Department of Public Works in KwaZulu-Natal wants to negotiate business forums blocking construction projects in the province. MEC Sipho Nkosi says over R3 billion has been lost due to the delays. A school in the province has not been able to go ahead with construction due to forums demanding 30% of profits or protection fees. They have stopped construction at the school at least seven times. What impact have these forums had on service delivery and what is it that they really want?
Guest: Malusi Zondi, member of a business forum in KwaZulu-Natal.

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