Underperforming Thaba Chweu municipality defends R500k bill for employees’ six-day sports trip

The DA has called on the Special Investigating Unit and the Public Service Commission to investigate the ‘unnecessary’ trip

25 January 2024 - 21:26

The Thaba Chweu local municipality has defended its decision to spend more than R500,000 for 60 employees to attend a “wellness” event in Botswana. ..

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