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Ekurhuleni had R137.6 million in irregular spending in 2024-25, and R0.62 billion over four years.

Council recordMayor: Nkosindiphile Xhakaza (ANC). Council run by ANC, EFF, African Independent Congress. From Apr 2024 to Feb 2026.

Decided 30 Jun 2025

Independently re-checked 27 Oct 2026 · 4 official sources

Independently re-checked 27 Oct 2026 · 4 official sources

What does the evidence show?

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Irregular spending is spending that did not follow the required laws or rules.

Verified means an official record, or two major news outlets, show it is true.

Ekurhuleni had R137.6 million in irregular spending in 2024-25, and R0.62 billion over four years.

Council record

R137.6m

in irregular spending by Ekurhuleni in 2024-25, the Auditor-General found.

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