Minister defends R38.3m budget reprioritisation

Mayibongwe Maqhina

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has come under scrutiny following the diversion of R38.3 million from the Department of International Relations and Co-operation (Dirco) budget to finance legal expenses associated with the case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The decision arises from a prior expenditure incurred by Dirco, which totalled R38 381 031.63. This amount covered essential legal fees, as well as costs for travel and accommodation for Dirco while awaiting approval from the National Treasury. Godongwana had previously confirmed that the budget reprioritisation was made without the an official request or sanction of the National Treasury as mandated under the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). In a latest development, ActionSA MP Alan Beesley wrote to Godongwana asking the specific provisions of the PFMA used by Dirco…

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