# The DA in Gauteng has criticised the provincial Department of Social Development over 1.3-billion-rand in irregular expenditure, with 210-million-rand incurred between April and December 2024. The DA’s Alan Fuchs attributes this to legislative non-compliance, leading to closure of non-profit-organisations and depriving vulnerable residents of essential services. He calls for an inquiry into the department’s failures and the release of pending forensic reports:
Gauteng DA says R1.3-billion irregular expenditure sparks welfare crisis [SOUND]
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