A private beauty training school received R145-million from the Gauteng Department of Social Development over seven years. Archive photo: Masego Mafata
The Beauty Hub Academy, a hair and beauty training school, received R144-million from the Gauteng Department of Social Development to train 1,800 students over seven years.
Millions were spent on renovations, rentals and catering, benefitting companies linked to the academy’s directors.
A forensic audit found serious irregularities and recommended disciplinary action against several government officials.
But more than two years later, the disciplinary processes are still ongoing.
A beauty school received R144-million from the Gauteng Department of Social Development (GDSD) to train young beauticians and provide beauty services for older people. It was one of the department’s highest-funded organisations…
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