NewzMinister of Public Works and Infrastructure Dean Macpherson has responded to public concerns regarding the severely deteriorating state of the Algoa Park police barracks in Gqeberha. The official stance establishes that while the situation at the police flats has been acknowledged, the responsibility and provision of funds for the necessary R38-million repairs ultimately rest with the South African Police Service (SAPS).
The development places the financial and operational burden of fixing the dilapidated Gqeberha residential facilities squarely on SAPS, defining the division of responsibilities between the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure and the police service in addressing critical law enforcement infrastructure issues.
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