Old provincial legislature building not conducive for working: KZN Infrastructure Dept

DURBAN - The Public Works and Infrastructure Department in KwaZulu-Natal says the old provincial legislature building in Ulundi is not conducive for working.  

The building was used as the legislature during the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP)-led government’s tenure.  

Two weeks ago, newly appointment Infrastructure MEC Martin Meyer inspected the building. He said there is a lot of infrastructure damage that needs fixing.  

Eyewitness News caught up with the MEC on the sidelines of a school arts competition in Empangeni. 

Last year, the provincial legislature debated whether the legislature should return to its old building in Ulundi.

This is something the IFP strongly advocated for and is still pushing for.

However, Meyer says following the inspection the building is not fit for use.  

“There are a lot of challenges with that building and it concerns me because there various government departments that use that building for their offices and his majesty the King uses it for his office as well, and it’s not in a state fit for the staff of this government and his majesty to use.”

Pointing out the challenges, Meyer said: “Lack of water and toilets that is not working, that is unacceptable.”

However, he says there are plans in place to make the building work.