Tsakani Maluleke
latest news & developmentsTransnet grilled in parliament over debt, governance failures and audit concerns
Transnet faced intense scrutiny in Parliament as MPs raised concerns about rising debt, weak governance and persistent audit failures in spite of signs of recovery
There’s a crisis of accountability in local government
Revitalise municipal accountability by ensuring the effective implementation of the auditor general’s recommendations
Government wasted R38 billion in overspending, auditor general says
A disregard for the rule of law also saw the country lose R14 billion through payment of goods not received
Use state power and deliver services in Gauteng to regain votes: former president Thabo Mbeki
ANC chair Panyaza Lesufi says the party has to respond to its electoral losses
Editorial: Let us all heed the AG’s words
Tsakani Maluleke is begging on our behalf, but no one is listening
Auditor general: Only 34 of 257 municipalities achieved clean audits in 2022-23
Tsakani Maluleke’s latest report shows the pace of improvement in the financial management of municipalities has been slow, hurting service delivery
Auditor general: Government’s response to KwaZulu-Natal flood disaster inadequate
Tsakani Maluleke noted that municipalities failed to provide relief even when funds were available
Only 38 municipalities receive clean audits – AGSA
Although Maluleke’s report found fewer municipalities received disclaimer outcomes, there were consultant-fee disparities and an increase in critical council vacancies
Eskom U-turn on energy state of disaster and utility’s exemption
The two interventions have received major blowback with critics accusing the government of undermining public oversight
Eastern Cape receives the most clean audits in its history
A total of 128 auditees out of 424 received clean audit status, according to auditor general Tsakani Maluleke
Water boards battle to pay suppliers because municipalities don’t pay the boards
Sedibeng Water took almost five years to pay its creditors, Lepelle Northern Water took over a year, Amatola Water took 283 days and Mhlathuze Water 160 days
Ramaphosa calls for end to infighting in local governments
President tells summit the challenges are clear and local government must do what needs to be done as service delivery falters
Auditor General Tsakani Maluleke: State response to KZN floods too slow
Of the 4 983 households affected by the floods only 1 197 have been assessed and the majority are still living in mass-relief shelters
Failing State: Only 16% of SA’s municipalities get clean audit
Less than one in five municipalities received a clean audit for 2020-21
Manage assets better to fix municipal governance
Maintaining infrastructure is key to economic development and improved service delivery by local government