Public Works Minister Macpherson has suspended funding for the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) in the eThekwini Municipality following the discovery of significant financial irregularities.
- Funding suspended due to payments made to “ghost workers.”
- Action follows an “alarming” report from the Auditor-General.
- eThekwini Municipality has been given a 30-day deadline to resolve funding issues.
Financial Irregularities and Ghost Workers
The suspension of eThekwini EPWP funding comes after reports surfaced regarding payments being made to ghost workers within the programme. Minister Macpherson stated that the decision was necessary to address these financial discrepancies.
The move was further prompted by an alarming report from the Auditor-General, which highlighted failures in the management of the programme’s finances.
30-Day Deadline for Resolution
Minister Macpherson has imposed a strict 30-day deadline on the eThekwini Municipality to address the identified funding issues. The municipality must resolve the irregularities to potentially restore the flow of funds.
The Minister continues to address the mismanagement of the programme to ensure that public funds are utilized for their intended purpose of job creation and infrastructure development.
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