21/04/2026
๐ฆ๐๐ง ๐๐ผ๐ป๐๐๐ฟ๐๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐น๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฆ๐ ๐ ๐ ๐๐ป๐ด๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฆ๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ถ๐๐ฟ๐๐ฝ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป.
SGT Construction wishes to address recent developments regarding its engagement with Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) on the project site, following the disruption of operations on Friday.
From the outset, SGT Construction has taken a collaborative and developmental approach in working with SMMEs. The company formally approached and appointed qualifying SMMEs with the intention of supporting and empowering them in the ex*****on of their work. As part of this process, SGT Construction offered structured assistance to ensure successful delivery, with a transparent agreement that any costs incurred by the company in providing such support would be recovered through a mutually agreed contracharge.
Importantly, SMMEs were not obligated to accept this assistance. Where SMMEs preferred to operate independently, SGT Construction fully supported their right to do so, with the understanding that they would then carry out the work as self-sufficient domestic subcontractors.
It has come to the companyโs attention that claims have been made suggesting that SGT Construction offered โbuy-outsโ or issued threats to SMMEs who did not accept such terms. The company categorically denies these allegations. At no point were threats made, nor were buy-outs proposed as part of SGT Constructionโs engagement strategy. There is no written or documented evidence to support these claims.
The events that led to the closure of the site on Friday are therefore deeply concerning, as they are based on a misrepresentation of the companyโs position and intentions. SGT Construction remains committed to fair, transparent, and constructive engagement with all stakeholders, including SMMEs.
This statement is issued to correct the record and to prevent further reputational harm to the company. SGT Construction remains open to continued dialogue aimed at resolving the matter amicably and ensuring the successful continuation of the project.
