ABSTRACT
Social infrastructure projects (SIPs) are critical to the South African economy. However, most infrastructure projects have not been delivered to the satisfaction of the clients. Therefore, the objective of this paper is to determine the effects of poor delivery of SIPs in Mpumalanga and Limpopo provinces of South Africa. The research data was collected using a questionnaire survey. A total of 103 responses were received. The t-test conducted revealed the respondents agreed that poor delivery of SIPs is associated with some factors, including financial pressure on the contractor, negative impact on return on investment, unnecessary pressure on contractors, poor workmanship, poor service delivery, and stress on the project stakeholders. It is therefore crucial to mitigate against poor delivery of SIPs. The study was limited to Mpumalanga and Limpopo provinces in South Africa; hence the findings cannot be generalized. A nationwide study to compare and validate the current results is recommended.
