ActionSA Demands Accountability for Alleged R6 million Borehole Scandal in Fezile Dabi
Patricia Kopane
ActionSA Free State Chairperson
ActionSA notes with outrage the alleged misuse of public funds in the DA-led Fezile Dabi District Municipality, where over R6 million was reportedly spent to drill just six boreholes, one of which was allegedly placed in the municipal manager’s backyard.
The government has repeatedly shown its selfishness, but what happened to the Batho Pele principle? Government resources must serve the people first, not those in power. It is disgraceful that money meant to provide water for struggling communities was allegedly diverted for personal gain.
ActionSA will follow up on the case opened with the Human Rights Commission in 2024 and will also request the Office of the Public Protector to investigate these serious allegations against the municipal manager. Furthermore, we demand that the Mayor, CFO, and the Fezile Dabi Council be held accountable. How can such an alleged act of corruption happen under their watch?
ActionSA remains committed to exposing and fighting corruption at all levels of government. The people of Fezile Dabi deserve better.
ActionSA Demands Accountability for Alleged R6 million Borehole Scandal in Fezile Dabi
ActionSA notes with outrage the alleged misuse of public funds in the DA-led Fezile Dabi District Municipality, where over R6 million was reportedly spent to drill just six boreholes, one of which was allegedly placed in the municipal manager’s backyard.
The government has repeatedly shown its selfishness, but what happened to the Batho Pele principle? Government resources must serve the people first, not those in power. It is disgraceful that money meant to provide water for struggling communities was allegedly diverted for personal gain.
ActionSA will follow up on the case opened with the Human Rights Commission in 2024 and will also request the Office of the Public Protector to investigate these serious allegations against the municipal manager. Furthermore, we demand that the Mayor, CFO, and the Fezile Dabi Council be held accountable. How can such an alleged act of corruption happen under their watch?
ActionSA remains committed to exposing and fighting corruption at all levels of government. The people of Fezile Dabi deserve better.