DA asks Public Protector to probe eThekwini ‘R2 500 bag of samp’ scandal

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The Democratic Alliance (DA) in South Africa has called for an investigation into a controversial soup kitchen program in eThekwini, accusing suppliers of exorbitant pricing on essential goods. Allegations suggest that the prices charged significantly exceed typical retail costs.

The DA has asked Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka to investigate eThekwini’s R280 million soup kitchen programme after alleging that suppliers charged more than R2 500 for a 10kg bag of samp that ordinarily retails for about R100