Almost R100m spent on presidential residences’ upkeep

Public works spokesperson Lennox Mabaso says they have a duty to maintain the properties, whether they are fully occupied by the president or not

16 July 2023 - 00:01 By AMANDA KHOZA and THABO MOKONE

It has cost taxpayers almost R100m to keep the lights on and taps running and spruce up President Cyril Ramaphosa’s state-allocated homes in Pretoria, Cape Town and Durban since he came to power in 2018. ..

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