A SPECIAL protocol is needed to marshal resources in the event of major emergencies like the #DurbanFire, according to economic development, tourism and environmental affairs MEC Sihle Zikalala.
“Situations like these require that we take split-second decisions, it is thus our view that, going forward, a special protocol needs to be developed which will allow us to marshal resources in the shortest time possible. We must however stress that this process should not undermine or disregard our normal supply chain management processes but should serve to quicken the pace of procuring critical services where lives and property are at stake,” said MEC Zikalala.
He added that officials did not want to speculate on the cause of the fire until a thorough investigation was completed.
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