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eThekwini Metro Faces Scrutiny Over R4.4bn Irregular Spending

Published Thursday, May 21, 2026 · Updated May 22

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The eThekwini Municipality is facing scrutiny from Parliament's Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) after incurring over R4.4 billion in irregular expenditure during the 2024/25 financial year. This investigation highlights concerns about financial mismanagement and accountability within the major South African metro.

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  • The eThekwini Municipality incurred more than R4.4 billion in irregular expenditure during the 2024/25 financial year.

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    The article highlights financial mismanagement within a major South African metro and the parliamentary oversight process, emphasizing issues of accountability and governance from a South African perspective.

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