ActionSA turns to Public Protector for misused hostel funds

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ActionSA says it plans to approach the Public Protector regarding the misused funds that were earmarked for the development of the Helen Joseph Women hostel in Alexandra.

According to the party’s Joburg caucus member, Shadrack Mkhonto funds which amount to R17.5 million, were allocated for the renovation purposes of the hostel.

“However, during the latest oversight visit by the City of Johannesburg Section 79 Petition Committee, it was revealed that none of the work completed amounted to the allocated budget.

“The hostel is instead dilapidated due to a lack of infrastructure repairs, subjecting women to unpleasant living conditions.

“We believe that corruption and a lack of accountability from human settlement officials has compromised people’s right to an adequate standard of living,” he said.

Mkhonto reaffirmed their support for the hostel dwellers and stated that they will be gathering more evidence that will be presented to the Public Protector’s Office for a formal investigation into this matter.

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He added; “We call upon Alexandra residents to join us in this battle for a better life for all, regardless of their political affiliation.

“We declare corruption as the nation’s number one enemy and urge South Africans to have zero tolerance for any sort of corruption, whether it occurs in the public or private sector.”