# The DA in Gauteng has condemned the Gauteng government for spending over 4.4-million-rand on wining and dining at the Gauteng Sport Awards, while only 790-thousand-rand went to top-performing athletes. DA spokesperson Kingsol Chabalala slammed the department for neglecting athletes and wasting funds on events. He called for Education and Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation MEC, Matome Chiloane to account:
DA in Gauteng slams R4.4-million spent on Sport Awards amid athlete neglect [SOUND]
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