Probe Mokonyane’s R3,25m house - DA
“It is all very suspicious. I have already referred various aspects of the spending on this house to the Public Protector, and will refer the latest fishy expenditure to her as well for investigation,” said DA caucus leader Jack Bloom in a statement.
These millions in expenditure were revealed by Gauteng infrastructure development MEC Bheki Nkosi in a written reply to questions by Bloom, in the Gauteng Legislature.
Called for comment, Mokonyane's spokesman Xoli Mngambi said the DA has every right to approach the public protector but they (premier's office) would respond if and when approached by the office of the public protector with documentation.
The written reply by Nkosi refers to R547,000 spent in 2008 on “deep cleaning of the house, garden service, swimming pool and smaller maintenance”, Bloom said.
He said in 2009 and 2010, about R2,7 million was spent on refurbishment of the main bedroom and en-suite bath room, 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. This really appears excessive,” said Bloom.
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