Dean Macpherson, DA KZN provincial chairperson announces legal action over uMngeni Municipality on November 17, 2021 in Durban, South Africa. This follows the continued failure of the uMngeni Municipality to hold a lawful meeting so that a Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Speaker can be elected. (Photo by Gallo Images/Darren Stewart)
SA Renewal
Macpherson suspends EPWP funds to Free State municipality over alleged abuse
Macpherson freezes EPWP funds amid patronage and corruption claims
Key topics:
Politicians allegedly earned inflated EPWP salaries in Matjhabeng
Macpherson suspends funding, orders full investigation into abuses
Minister calls for urgent reform to curb political misuse
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