Auditor-general urges political leaders to set an example for municipalities
Kimi Makwetu flags lack of consequences over transgressions and irregularities
26 June 2019 - 19:39
Political leaders should steer municipalities to success, auditor-general Kimi Makwetu said after the latest audit outcomes showed that accountability in local government is deteriorating.
Makwetu said on Wednesday there is a lack of consequences for transgressions and irregularities, which include a failure to investigate and take action on findings made by his office. ..
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