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R670k hotel bill for senior official
The Department of Social Development (DSD) is under scrutiny for spending over R670 000 on hotel accommodation for its chief director of communications, Sandy Godlwana, during…
KZN public works unleashes more artisans as it sets its sights on slashing R25m annual outsourcing bill
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is recruiting its own artisans to cut down on exorbitant outsourcing costs, which previously exceeded R25 million…
Withdrawing SRD grant could save R36bn, but economists say it is here to stay
The grant budget is to be cut by R20 billion but it is unclear how the numbers will add up
Criticism all round of Ramaphosa’s ‘R670 million’ cabinet amid tax burden concerns
An inflated cabinet filled with divergent viewpoints could also be a place in which any serious proposal for reform will go to die slowly, according to one expert
Austerity budget unpacked
The finance minister has said it’s not an austerity project. But the numbers and economists disagree
Suspended defence chief director paid almost R3m to sit at home
A senior defence force member, cleared of all wrongdoing, has been left in limbo for three years.
High earners an obvious target for tax hikes
A wealth tax would bring in an additional R10-billion for government spending, making the rich an easy target for Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan.
Auditor general flags R25.7bn in irregular govt spending
Our national and provincial departments racked up R25.7-billion in irregular expenditure, although this was 27% less than the year before.
Government shows slight improvement in AG report
Outgoing auditor general Terence Nombembe’s report on national and provincial departments reflect "a pattern of positive outcomes".
Gordhan urges better state spending
In a public lecture, Minister of Finance Pravin Gordhan has emphasised that the quality of government spending needs to become a serious focus.
Costly mess ‘wasted’ public funds
Government coughed up R2,6-million to settle a lease dispute during Mamodupi Mohlala’s time at the pensions office.
Mabuza and the R450m building
The Mpumalanga premier has been accused of pushing through a deal to buy a building for more than four times its value.
Gauteng spent R4m on World Cup tickets
The Gauteng province spent R4-million on 4613 World Cup tickets — mostly for deserving residents, premier Nomvula Mokonyane said on Wednesday.
Gordhan issues warning on Cup tickets
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan will soon meet the Auditor General to discuss World Cup ticket purchases of R130-million by state entities.
Gordhan, AG to probe ‘wasteful’ ticket spending by govt
Finance minister and auditor general are to investigate World Cup ticket purchases by government agencies amid concerns over "wasteful expenditure".