China Dodovu said the level of corruption among councillors could no longer be tolerated as it would jeopardise the fight against the coronavirus. lockdown
Johannesburg - Parliament has called on the SA Local Government Association to deal decisively with councillors involved in acts of corruption during the national lockdown.
The chairperson of the select committee on co-operative governance and traditional affairs, water and sanitation and human settlements, China Dodovu, said the level of corruption among councillors could no longer be tolerated as it would jeopardise the fight against the coronavirus. “How do we ensure there are proper checks and balances in the spending of the Covid-19 funds and ensure the purchasing of protective personal equipment is done properly?He added the current scandals were a warning the Covid-19 emergency fund was in danger of being squandered.
Addressing the nation last month, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced an additional R20 billion would be made available to municipalities for emergency water supply, increased sanitation of public transport and facilities, and the provision of food and shelter for the homeless.
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