The Eastern Cape Premier's reply to my question relating to provincial expenditure on memorial services for Nelson Mandela deliberately avoids providing any substantial information. In contrast, the front page in the Daily Dispatch today, quotes an Eastern Cape Development Corporation spokesperson confirming that to date that R22,2 million has been paid out. According to reports, R775 000 was paid to McDonalds and KFC as wells as R5 million to a supplier for T-shirts and golf shirts. This is in … [Read more...] about Misuse of Mandela memorial funds in conflict with treasury regulations

