c) Although contractors in the Eastern Cape, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and North West did not make adequate progress during their contractual term, their contracts were not cancelled in a timely manner and/or delays in appointing replacement contractors occurred. In some instances, notice letters were issued but not enforced or the terms of the service level agreements to ensure the timely completion of the projects were not adhered to. When contractors were replaced, additional costs were incurred and the combined cost of the original and the replacement contractors exceeded the original contract price in some instances. The following serve as examples: