By Thapelo Molefe
In a historic move to address rampant crime in South Africa’s construction sector, the National Construction Summit concluded with the adoption of the Durban Declaration on Crime-Free Construction Sites.
The agreement, spearheaded by Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson, brought together his department, the police, the Treasury and the Construction Industry Development Board.
Macpherson emphasised that the declaration represented a unified approach to tackling extortion and violence on construction sites, which have significantly hampered development and threatened economic growth.
“This document is the culmination of rigorous preparatory work by our departments, enriched by live inputs from summit commissions,” he said.
The declaration outlines five priorities, which form the foundation of a multifaceted strategy to stamp out crime in the construction sector.
It prioritises strengthening legislation governing the construction industry. This includes developing and implementing policies aimed at fostering a safer and more efficient sector.
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