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The IFP is deeply disturbed and concerned at the atrocious and hazardous
conditions that some Gauteng government departments are operating in. IFP
Spokesperson on Public Works, Mr Petros Sithole MP said, "This building is
utilised by three Gauteng departments and is considered unsafe due to
several health hazards. It is poorly ventilated, there are leakages
everywhere and emergency exits are blocked. The working environment in this
building is not conducive for human habitation and puts lives at risk."

With the recent collapse of a building in Bangladesh, that killed over 1 127
workers, it is unacceptable that a similar incident could take place on our
shores.

"Ironically, the building is owned by the department of Infrastructure
Development. The three government departments occupying the building now
face court proceedings for failing to adhere to safety regulations," said
Sithole.

The IFP calls on the Gauteng Provincial government to investigate how many
of its buildings are in a dilapidated state. Those implicated in not
adhering to safety regulations must face the consequences as workers could
lose their lives.