I have been advised by SAPO as follows:
(a) The contractor officially took over the site on 12 November 2019 to commence with work. Demolition work has already started. SAPO delegation and the contractor met on site on 14 November 2019, to finalize the project plan. A meeting with the local Councilor was on 15 November 2019. The work is scheduled to be completed by 7 December 2019.
(b)(i) The scope of work entails the total refurbishment of the Mondeor Post Office building which includes electrical works, plumbing works, shop fitting, roof repair and reinstallation of post boxes etc.
(ii) The total cost of work is R776 228, 46 excluding VAT, however there could be variations due to unforeseen structural defects.
(c) The appointed contractor is Sewele SA RE Phoo Business Enterprise
MS STELLA NDABENI-ABRAHAMS MINISTER