ActionSA claims that Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen's admission of using blue lights contradicts the DA's previous criticism of wasteful expenditure on ministerial perks. Steenhuisen uses three luxury SUVs as part of his security detail, valued at over R1 million each. ActionSA also criticizes the exorbitant amounts spent by Cabinet ministers on overseas travel while the South African Police Service (SAPS) struggles to equip its stations with basic vehicles.
CAPE TOWN - ActionSA says Democratic Alliance federal chairperson Helen Zille's public claims that party ministers do not use blue light privileges have been proven false.
Steenhuisen has three luxury SUVs as part of his security detail for official duties, valued at more than R1 million each. ActionSA's Dereleen James said exorbitant amounts spent by Cabinet ministers on overseas travel showed that the Government of National Unity was not a caring government.
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