DA calls on Premier Makhura to replicate Municipal Cost Containment Regulations
10 June 2019
The Democratic Alliance (DA) is calling on Premier David Makhura to implement the same austerity measures as those imposed on municipalities.
The new cost saving measures will be enforced through the Municipal Cost Containment Regulations 2019.
As of 1 July under this rule municipalities will be allowed to spend a maximum of R700 000 on any car meant for the use of its political office bearers.
Before the vehicle purchased for political use can be replaced it must have at 120 000 kilometres on the clock unless there is a serious mechanical issue and is in poor condition. But this can only be done with a report from the dealer stating that a vehicle needs to be replaced.