DA and Gauteng community safety MEC in donation tiff

DA Gauteng Member of Provincial Legislature (MPL) Kate Lorimer is slamming Gauteng Department of Community Safety’s ineptitude in failing to utilise a generous donation from a German-based automaker to fight the scourge of violence against women.

In the war of words that has erupted, MEC of community of safety Sizakele Nkosi-Malobane says the statement by Lorimer is concerning and should be rejected with contempt, as the department has only received R30 000 in 2016.

Lorimer, speaking to The Citizen, said while she appreciates the “R30-million” donation, she has a major problem with the donation not being adequately utilised against the backdrop of gender based violence problem in the country.

Busaphi Nxumalo, Nkosi-Malobane’s spokesperson, accused Lorimer of distorting the facts and misleading the public about the actual amount, and what it has been used for. She also said the work it funded is currently continuing.

“It was R30 000 in October 2016. Our annual report will show, once it is tabled in the legislature, that the money was used for skills developed at IKhaya Le Themba, and the centre gives regular reports and is audited,” Nxumalo said.

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