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Competition Commission Wasting R10-Million on Office Lease

Dear Editor

The DA will launch a probe into the waste of R10 million by the Competition Commission using parliamentary accountability mechanisms.

Reports that the Competition Commission has paid nearly R10 million (R890 000 monthly) to lease office premises in Sunnyside, Tshwane, that it has left unoccupied, are absolutely unacceptable and represent a staggering waste of resources as government faces a funding crunch.

In addition to financial mismanagement, there are growing concerns about governance failures under Commissioner Doris Tshepe, including allegations of conflicts of interest, staff dissatisfaction, and controversial rulings that may undermine economic growth and investment confidence.

South Africa cannot afford regulatory institutions that are compromised by mismanagement and inefficiency.

The DA will not allow millions of rands in taxpayers’ money to be squandered through negligence and poor decision-making.

The DA will submit urgent parliamentary questions to the Minister of Trade, Industry, and Competition (the dtic) Parks Tau, seeking answers on the following:

  1. Why was a lease agreement signed before ensuring the premises were ready for occupation?
  2. Why has it taken nearly a year to appoint a contractor for required refurbishments?
  3. When will staff be able to occupy the building, and will further public funds be wasted in the interim?
  4. What consequence management measures will be implemented against those responsible for this financial mismanagement?
  5. What oversight mechanisms does the Minister have in place to prevent further reckless expenditure within the Commission?

The DA will pursue full and unlimited answers to this scandal and will use steps of parliamentary oversight and accountability to hold those persons responsible to account.

South Africans deserve competent, ethical leadership that prioritises responsible financial management, in trying fiscal times.

Regards

Mlondi Mdluli MP
DA Deputy Spokesperson on Trade, Industry & Competition

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