'Cash used for Midlands race'
The money was meant to be used for a crucial waterworks project in the drought-hit KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, but a chunk of it was used to host a marathon. This is according to the Democratic Alliance, which this week accused the uMgungundlovu district municipality of diverting R4-million of a R10-million provincial grant to cover costs for the Mandela Day Marathon, which took place near Howick at the weekend.According to the DA's Dean McPherson, the R4-million was part of a provincial treasury grant given to the municipality."The uMgungundlovu municipality has been plagued by drought and to divert a conditional grant meant to be used to improve the lives of rural residents is totally unacceptable and in contravention of treasury regulations."The mayor, municipal manager and ANC councillors must be held accountable," said McPherson.uMgungundlovu municipal manager Sibusiso Khuzwayo said yesterday: "This matter is still before council and there is no official resolution."..
There’s never been a more important time to support independent media.
From World War 1 to present-day cosmopolitan South Africa and beyond, the Sunday Times has been a pillar in covering the stories that matter to you.
For just R80 you can become a premium member (digital access) and support a publication that has played an important political and social role in South Africa for over a century of Sundays. You can cancel anytime.
Already subscribed? Sign in below.
Questions or problems? Email helpdesk@timeslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00.