Emfuleni mayor intervenes as subcontractors halt R26.7m road project over unpaid invoices

Author: Ntwaagae SelekaPublished on: July 8, 2026Country: South Africa

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Emfuleni mayor intervenes as subcontractors halt R26.7m road project over unpaid invoices

Subcontractors halted a R26.7 million road project in Emfuleni, South Africa, due to unpaid invoices. The mayor intervened to address the issue and promised to pay outstanding amounts. Work had been suspended for several days, affecting the local community.

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