Fall of construction giant Group 5 ‘is the government’s fault’

13 March 2019 - 12:21
By GRAEME HOSKEN
Construction company Group 5 said its financial constraints had worsened.
Image: Joao Silva for The New York Times Construction company Group 5 said its financial constraints had worsened.

The looming demise of SA construction giant Group 5 shines the light on a cash-strapped government unable to pay for large-scale projects, say economists and business rescue experts.

On Monday, the company announced it was going into voluntary business rescue, as its financial woes put the jobs of thousands at risk.