KZN A-G findings worst in the entire country with R9.75billion in irregular expenditure
7 April 2021
The Auditor-General’s finding that KwaZulu-Natal is the province with the highest rate of irregular expenditure in the country, at R9.75billion, is alarming and points to a dire need for change. The province also recorded the highest closing balance at R44.5bn.
That KZN is the worst performing province in the entire country is not a good story to tell. Regrettably, the A-G’s finding is not a one off, with the same challenges and failures highlighted every single year.
These include the perpetual failure by KZN’s ANC-run government to respect the rule of law and a lack of disciplinary action against errant officials.