amaBhungane: Issues in the Water Industry (Part 5)

The Rooiwal wastewater treatment plant project’s collapse could have marked the end for CMS Water Engineering, but the company surprisingly secured a final R368-million contract from the government. Rudolf Schoeman Jnr played a pivotal role in this deal, focused on maintaining the country’s critical bulk water supply system. This contract underscores the resilience of CMS Water Engineering amid its challenges. The situation illustrates the complexities of public contracts in the face of operational failures.

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