The International Relations Department said the DA is misguided on what it takes to host an international event, adding that the economic benefits for the country far outweigh what it cost to host the event.
JOHANNESBURG - The Department of International Relations has slammed the Democratic Alliance for calling the 15th BRICS Summit a R180-million talk shop.
However, DA spokesperson on International Relations Emma Powell said the BRICS conference in August was a waste of public money.
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