A disregard for the rule of law also saw the country lose R14 billion through payment of goods not received

Its reputation is not being helped at all by the crisis at its independent regulatory body

As a seasoned professional in the field of auditing, Kimi Makwetu’s characterisation of his trade as more than just a profession was reflective of the alchemy between his sense…

The smoke signal comes from irregular expenditure and over the past seven years, there has been about R1.65-billion of it. Auditor general Kimi Makwetu tells Athandiwe Saba that…

The Prudential Authority has given Ithala Bank until June 2021 to submit its application for a banking licence in terms of the Banking Act

We will probably hear premiers, a minister or even the president saying they “condemn in the strongest terms” what is happening in municipalities

Municipalities are in complete disarray, with many of them flagged by the auditor-general for deliberate lack of accountability and tolerance for transgressions by political and…

The lack of accountability and consequences for deviant behaviour by government officials allowed the misuse of taxpayers’ money

Despite commendable work and persistent battles, not enough is being done for these learners

Midvaal mayor Bongani Baloyi shows the value of competent young leaders who prioritise accountability and challenge the status quo

The last full municipal audit, for 2017-2018, showed that unauthorised, irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure at municipalities has reached R122-billion

Irregular expenditure is increasing, but the Auditor General is using more of its powers to get the money back

Local government officials must work together with citizens to ensure communities participate in decision-making that affects them

The AG has called for more leadership from municipalities and local government, as his office prepares to get more power to force accountability

Although irregular expenditure has decreased slightly in municipalities, most of them were unable to achieve a clean audit

Auditor General Kimi Makwetu will release the latest audit of the state of municipalities throughout the country

The regulations form part of cost-cutting measures by the state as it seeks to improve its balance sheet

Run your home like a country and you’ll soon learn how to hold the government accountable

Citizens must exercise their right to vote to ensure responsible governance

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to make the announcement at the Union Buildings in Pretoria