KZN officials, families score R1bn contracts
The DA says more than R1bn in municipal contracts in KZN have been paid to state officials and their families. This, according to the party, is contained in the Auditor-General's report for 2019/21.
According to The Citizen, the DA said: 'Despite the laws and regulations regarding public money being clear, ANC cadres in the employ of the state continue to abuse the system, with the report indicating that R828m was awarded to state officials and R268m awarded to close family members of municipal employees.'
DA KZN Cogta spokesperson Chris Pappas added that a further R6m in contracts was awarded to other political office bearers.
He said the party recently submitted 16 public access information application to municipalities in KZN in order to obtain information relating to the ongoing scourge of cronyism.
It said it was also waiting for a report into legal action taken against state employees by the SAPS in relation to fraud, maladministration, and corruption in KZN municipalities.
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