The Johannesburg Forensic Pathology Lab, initially planned for completion in 36 months, remains unfinished 10 years later, with seven missed deadlines and escalating costs now estimated at R754 million.

It’s meant to revolutionise the processing time it takes to crack critical criminal cases in Gauteng.

But Panyaza Lesufi’s claim that the long-delayed forensic pathology lab in Johannesburg is a “win” during his administration feels hollow, given that it was meant to open seven years ago.

Just ask our News24 metro journalist, Alex Patrick, who’s been following this building’s progress since day one.

In our trending topic, Minister Gwede Mantashe reveals the government is searching to secure more fuel amid the current global oil price surge.

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