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The Lillian Ngoyi Street repair project in the Johannesburg CBD on February 3, 2025.
The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Johannesburg says it has written to Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana and Auditor General Advocate Tsakane Maluleke to urgently investigate allegations of fraud, corruption and governance failures at the Joburg Roads Agency (JRA).
The party’s Caucus leader in the City of Johannesburg Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku says among the allegations is procurement irregularities in the rehabilitation of Lillian Ngoyi Street. formerly Bree Street, involving alleged inflated costs and questionable contractor appointments.
“This investigation must have key outcomes. We have requested that the following guidelines be followed. Expose instances of fraud and corruption. Recover funds lost through irregular expenditure. Ensure accountability,” says Kayser-Echeozonjoku.
🚨 We urge the Minister of Finance, Mr. Godongwana, and the Auditor General of South Africa, Adv. Tsakane Maluleke, to investigate the alleged corruption and fraud that is taking place at the Johannesburg Roads Agency.
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— DA Gauteng (@DAGauteng) August 14, 2025
