PUBLIC PROTECTOR MUST INVESTIGATE R3.25M SPENT ON PREMIER'S HOUSE
R3.25 million has been spent over the past three years to maintain Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane's official Bryanston residence in north Johannesburg.
This is revealed by Gauteng Infrastructure Development MEC Bheki Nkosi in a written reply to my questions in the Gauteng Legislature.
R547 000 was spent in 2008 on "deep cleaning of the house, garden service, swimming pool and smaller maintenance".
In 2009 and 2010, a total of R2 704 500 was spent on refurbishment of the main bedroom and en-suite bath room, as well as the kitchen, laundry, dressing room closet, curtains and bedding, and furniture. Furthermore, there was painting of internal walls, and supply of a TV, a cupboard and additional couches.
Keliana Services was paid R3.25 million for the above services, and another company, Sonke Plantscapers, has a R137 619.88 contract for maintenance on the house this year.