Gauteng Confronts R4.2 Billion Irregular Spending Despite Audit Progress Gauteng's Finance MEC, Lebogang Maile, reported R4.2 billion in irregular expenses for 2024/25, despite eight departments achieving clean audits. The Department of Health showed poor compliance, prompting concerns about governance. Maile emphasized urgent reforms and digital procurement to enhance transparency, as civil society calls for accountability ahead of SCOPA reviews.

💸 Gauteng flagged R4.2B irregular expenditure in 2024/25. Finance MEC Lebogang Maile promises stricter oversight & procurement digitisation before SCOPA’s review. 🚨

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