Millions is being spent on alternative power supplies for wealthy politicians across the country.
The government, funded by taxpayers, is spending millions of rands on personal upgrades to minister’s homes, reports theBetween 2019 and 2022, the department of public works and Infrastructure spent roughly R93 million to maintain the official residences of ministers, their deputies, and director generals, reported the CityPress.
The department provided little detail on which officials lived in which house, reported the publication. These perks and upgrades are provided on top of salaries that reach between R2 million and R2,4 million annually.combined value of R967 million
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