G20: FF Plus slams Ekurhuleni for blowing millions on G20 while residents suffer [SOUND]

# Freedom Front Plus has criticised the Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza for spending five-million-rand on G20 Social Summit venues without budget approval, while residents endure collapsing services, including prolonged electricity outages, water shortages, sewage spills, and uncollected refuse. The party’s Jennifer Glover says the party demands clarity on the funding source, Treasury approval, and protection of essential services, yet received no response. Glover says the Metro prioritises prestige over residents’ basic needs: