Q&A with Sakhumzi Somyo on irregular expenditure

The auditor-general says irregular spending by government departments has increased by more than R11bn in the past financial year. Chris Barron asked the chairman of the standing committee on the AG, Sakhumzi Somyo.

01 December 2019 - 00:00 By Chris Barron

So almost R63bn was stolen in the last financial year. How does that make you feel?..

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