Selebi-Phikwe community questions BCL safety measures
Friday, July 24, 2015
This follows the latest mining accident which claimed three lives during the public holidays.
Mmegi town heard the heartfelt pleas of concerned community members, many of whom believe the mining accidents are a result of negligence by BCL management. This is what Selebi-Phikwe residents had to say:
Whilst celebrating milestones in inclusivity, with notably P5 billion awarded to vulnerable groups, the report sounds a 'siren' on a dangerous and growing trend: the ballooning use of micro-procurement. That this method, designed for small-scale, efficient purchases, now accounts for a staggering 25% (P8 billion) of total procurement value is not a sign of agility, but a 'red flag'. The PPRA’s warning is unequivocal and must be...