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Water and Sanitation Department reveals almost R10bn in irregular expenditure
By Tarryn-Leigh Solomons
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Cape Town - The Department of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation has revealed that irregular expenditure amounts to almost R10 billion.
Minister Lindiwe Sisulu and Susan Shabangu, who is the chairperson of the newly established Advisory Committee on the Stabilisation and Efficient Functioning of the Water Sector, revealed this during the department’s presentation to Parliament’s portfolio committee on human settlements and water and sanitation on Thursday. They also discussed the status of investigations and disciplinary actions.
Shabangu said the exact amount was R9 707 374 464.
The Public Service Commission has identified the departments of water and sanitation alongside public works and infrastructure as the most delinquent government entities for the non-payment of invoices.
The union has on Tuesday accused Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu of misleading the public in the appointment of the Cuban engineers.
Sakeliga has given the utility until 10 am on Thursday morning to suspend its instruction to cut off water to residents and businesses from Tuesday due to non-payment of services.