# The DA says political office-bearers in the North West should be subjected to mandatory and independent lifestyle audits. The party argues financial declarations alone are not enough and must be verified to identify possible conflicts of interest, unexplained wealth and other financial red flags. The DA’s Freddy Sonakile says the audits should be conducted fairly and independently, with safeguards for privacy and due process, to strengthen accountability in public office.
DA calls for mandatory lifestyle audits for North West political leaders