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Unauthorised, irregular, and fruitless expenditures have constrained the funds available to meet essential service delivery targets across the metro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAs a result, communities are regularly left with unmet health, sanitation, and transport needs,\u201d said Moreeng. \u201cAllocating millions for a sporting event while residents contend with infrastructure failures underscores a misplaced focus on budget allocation that cannot be justified in light of urgent community needs.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Critics argue that the COSAFA Cup, whilst potentially advantageous for local economic or reputational gains, fails to address the immediate priorities that ensure residents\u2019 safety and wellbeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Essential services such as road maintenance, water delivery, and waste management require proactive and sustained investments that are being sidelined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreeng says local stakeholders call on the metro leadership to reallocate funds, review its expenditure strategy, and commit to a transparent, people-first budgeting process prioritising immediate service delivery challenges over discretionary spending.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cUntil then, we will be vigilant and prepared to hold decision-makers accountable for spending choices that compromise public welfare.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Mangaung Metro council&#8217;s decision to allocate R6 million to the COSAFA Cup tournament has faced backlash from the DA. 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