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Municipality spends big on Durban trip
The JB Marks municipality in Potchefstroom spent a staggering R 161 329.82 to send a delegation to Durban.
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The municipality spent a staggering R 161 329.82 to send a delegation to Durban.
Part of this four-day trip was spent at the Durban July, which is an event commonly attended by the rich and famous.
According to the documentation that the Herald has seen, the trip to Durban, is described as a networking opportunity to enhance Local Economic Development, market JB Marks and establish partnerships.
The amount spent on the trip is more than the R 120 000 which is allocated to a ward for a year.