The rollout of another 35 government-funded vehicles to traditional leaders has sparked fresh political criticism, with the DA raising concerns over transparency, affordability and possible electioneering.
The Democratic Alliance (DA) in KwaZulu-Natal has criticised the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) over its latest rollout of 35 vehicles to traditional leaders, saying the programme appears to be electioneering ahead of the local government elections.
The criticism follows Cogta's launch of the next phase of its vehicle distribution programme, despite ongoing concerns over the initiative's cost and alleged political motives.
The latest rollout began in Durban on Monday, where traditional leaders from five districts received GWM P300 double-cab bakkies and Ford Territory sport utility vehicles (SUVs).
The handover forms part of a province-wide programme in which 35 vehicles were distributed this week, following the delivery of the first 30 vehicles in March.
