# The South African Local Government Association says municipal employees are abusing overtime to supplement their income. The Department of Cooperative Governance has acknowledged the widespread issue of inflated overtime bills but stated that it is working closely with municipalities to implement financial recovery plans. SALGA president, Bheke Stofile, says the escalating overtime bill highlights deeper structural issues in local governments:
SALGA says municipal employees are abusing overtime [SOUND]
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