Question NW3571 to the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
08 January 2024 - NW3571
Montwedi, Mr Mk to ask the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
(1)What is the total number of properties that (a) have been rented out by his department for residential purposes as at the latest date for which information is available and (b) remain unoccupied and with security attached to them; 2) what is the total amount that his department spends on protecting state properties that remain unoccupied in each province?
Reply:
The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure:
I have been informed by the Department that:
(1)
(a) 342 state owned properties let out for residential purposes
(b) 226 are unoccupied with security attached to them.
(2) Total monthly expenditure on security is R13 420 210.19