Winde’s administration condemned for an unreported reimbursement

THE ANC has criticised Western Cape Premier Alan Winde’s administration for what it called dismissive and evasive conduct, following the failure to disclose a R51 000 reimbursement from the Under2 Coalition.

- SIMON MAJADIBODU

The opposition party says the incident highlights the need for external oversight.

Speaking on behalf of the ANC caucus, opposition party leader Khalid Sayed condemned Winde'’s administration for failing to disclose the reimbursement.

“The ANC caucus condemns the department of the Premier’s dismissive and evasive conduct during Friday's Standing Committee deliberation on their adjustment budget, following their failure yet again to disclose the R51 000 payment received from the Under2 Coalition for the Premier's trip to New York last year”

Sayed said the reimbursement, received in April this year, falls within the current budget period.

However, the department reportedly insisted it “did not need” to declare the payment.