South Africa minister orders audit of dilapidated Gqeberha police barracks

Public Works Minister Dean Macpherson ordered an audit and urgent rectification plan for the Algoa Park police barracks in Gqeberha after inspecting broken lifts, fire damage, and poor maintenance despite R57m spent. The move signals a policy shift toward accountability for state-owned housing, but the timeline and funding for repairs remain unclear. Deteriorating police infrastructure could undermine officer morale and public safety in the Eastern Cape.