WE REJECT MALICIOUS ARGUS FRONT-PAGE LEAD
We fundamentally reject the malicious allegations in the Cape Argus front-page lead story of today.
The report – which is clearly politically motivated – tries to paint a picture of irresponsible use of public resources by Western Cape Ministers, while failing to substantiate these claims.
Western Cape Government Ministers are guided and act within the confines of legislation and the regulations set out in the Ministerial Handbook.
The Western Cape Ministerial Handbook, the most progressive in South Africa after being reviewed by this administration, enables the frugal use of public resources while taking into account the practicalities of the heavy schedule of Ministers in government. This balance is carefully struck.
The reported allegations of abuse are therefore unfounded, malicious and must be rejected with the contempt it deserves.