This is what Ramaphosa’s presidential izimbizo cost you

Taxpayers spent nearly R45m for Ramaphosa to listen to service delivery complaints during at one-day gatherings

04 August 2024 - 00:05

President Cyril Ramaphosa's presidential izimbizo have come at a huge cost to the taxpayer — R44m for four events in just eight months...

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