Limpopo’s sorry state: Millions spent on consultants, residents still face dire water shortages

According to his consolidated general report on the local government audit outcomes, which was released this week, municipalities with adverse or disclaimed opinions – a reflection of the auditor’s inability to give an unqualified opinion – spent R56 million on consultants.

Its mayor, Florence Radzilani, a senior ANC provincial executive member, was forced to resign after the scandal.Makwetu’s report found that the cumulative amount spent on consultants by the municipalities of Vhembe, Polokwane, Elias Motsoaledi, Mopani and Collins Chabane over the past two years totalled R159 million; yet skills were not transferred adequately, as management continued to appoint consultants for the preparation of the financial statements.

Therefore, he concluded, “it is likely that outcomes will remain erratic until sustainable solutions are implemented”. “The majority of places in the Vhembe area have had taps in their yards for quite a while and we are hoping the same can be done for those of us living near the Vondo Dam,” Mudau said.In Maniini village, outside Thohoyandou, community members also have no water, despite having had taps installed in their yards years ago.

“What about other people who have to carry buckets and use wheelbarrows when they have taps at their homes?” he asked.

Saddens to say it again but it is a fact you get what you voted for. No use complaining and protesting after the fact.

javulaniChauke The effects of corruption laid bare in high definition but does the beneficiaries of corruption care hell no!

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