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Falling apart: The AG report has raised concerns about the municipality’s ability to continue operating as its debt spiral deepens and service delivery stalls. Photo: Lunga Mzangwe
AUDITOR GENERAL SOUTH AFRICA

Mathjabeng in financial freefall

The Free State municipality is facing severe fiscal distress, with liabilities exceeding R5.8bn and a R871.6 million deficit, says Auditor General Tsakani Maluleke

  • Lunga Mzangwe
8 min read
Auditor general Tsakani Maluleke has repeatedly made recommendations to improve municipalities’ performances but to little effect. Photo: GCIS
AUDITOR GENERAL

Government wasted R38 billion in overspending, auditor general says

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

  • Khaya Koko
5 min read
Shutdown: Protests in Mangaung last month called for the suspension of city manager Tankiso Mea. (Mlungisi Louw/Gallo Images/Volksblad)
AUDITOR GENERAL

Revealed: R2.7bn in wasted funds is reason for protests

The auditor general paints a dire picture of Mangaung’s finances

  • Khaya Koko
5 min read