Lesufi Demands Answers Over R34m Monthly Rent Bill

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has asked for a full report from Infrastructure Development MEC Jacob Mamabolo.

This follows reports that the provincial government has been paying more than R30 million a month on rent for office space despite owning at least 41 empty buildings.

Mamabolo says the vacated properties do not meet occupational health and safety standards.

In his written response to questions in the Gauteng legislature, Mamabolo said more than R2 billion was spent over five years for rentals.

Lesufi says this is concerning.