What does the evidence show?
eThekwini's irregular spending was 57% of the total for all KwaZulu-Natal councils in 2024-25.
Verified means an official record, or two major news outlets, show it is true.
eThekwini had R4.48 billion in irregular spending in 2024-25.
Council record
R4.48bn
in irregular spending by eThekwini in 2024-25, the Auditor-General found.
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