State-of-the-art hospital in South Africa standing empty after 10 years and R2.8 billion

• The new Mapulaneng Regional Hospital in Mpumalanga is standing empty after 10 years and R2.8 billion
• The hospital's construction was delayed due to community unrest and the liquidation of one of its contractors, disrupting the 10-year build, and the project was initially expected to be completed in July 2026
• The hospital's indefinite delay has resulted in overruns and higher costs, with the project now expected to exceed its initial budget of R2.5 billion