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South Africa's Fire Contract Shake-Up | Johannesburg News
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A massive R1.8 billion South African firefighting contract—long held by Kishugu—is suddenly handed to Tefla Group, a newcomer with questionable experience. The government claims ignorance of Tefla’s subcontracting plans, even as they tout inclusion of “designated groups,” a term often hollow in practice. Meanwhile, Kishugu quietly retains control via an interim deal, eyeing full takeover by January 2028. This setup smells of contract farming and rent-seeking: new faces get the cash while the real work—and profits—stay with the old guard.
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