In another example of #TheAfricanWay, it has been revealed that the bankrupt municipality of Mokopane, which is the old Potgietersrus in Limpopo, has spent more than R200,000 on the rental of a Mercedes Benz C-class for the mayor of the town. Andrina Matsimela has being transported around in this luxury vehicle since July last year.
The municipality has been placed under administration since December last year. A municipality is placed under administration if it can not function on its own anymore. Documents in the possession of Korny Dekker, a DA councilor, proves the payments for the car hire as reported by Netwerk24.
According to information from the Auditor General, the municipality has incurred irregular expenses of R1,17 billion for the last 3 years. There were several violent demonstrations in Mokopane last year which saw residents from the black township march on the municipality and emptying bins in the streets. Shops had to close their door
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