Opposition leaders hit out at ANC over social media fracas, saying residents of Enoch Mgijima municipality deserve better - Eastern Cape government wants explanation for R15-million sports facility
: “R15 MILLION was paid to build this thing & they are proud of it. The people of South Africa must vote these people out of power because they have no shame. None whatsoever! R15m for this?”also weighed in with his criticism, accusing the ANC-led municipality of playing a “tsotsi game”.
Nqatha was joined by Chris Hani district municipality mayor Wongama Gela, who said the district was taking the matter up with the local municipality.In it, spokesperson Lonwabo Kowa said the municipality regretted the manner in which the initial post was shared, with minimal detail provided.
The controversy comes as ANC leaders have been criss-crossing the country, attempting to convince communities that the party is self-correcting in the build-up to the 1 November local government elections. has highlighted shortcomings in the use of finances at local government level. This financial year, only 28% of municipalities were able to submit quality financial statements for audit purposes.
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