Motshekga lays bare dire corruption at military veterans

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Defence minister Angie Motshekga has described the military veterans unit within
her department as a wrecked and sinking ship that needs all the assistance it can
get. Motshekga revealed this before the standing committee on public accounts
(Scopa) on Tuesday, where the department of defence and military veterans (DMV)
was presenting its audit outcomes and financial statements. She said some officials
even go as far as taking the department to court to get the R20,000 school fees
benefit even though they are not on the list covered by the department. Phemelo
speaks to Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, Songezo Zibi.
26 Feb 2025 3PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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