Auditor-General Tsakani Maluleke says widespread weaknesses in basic internal controls are still prevalent at several government departments and agencies. She has painted a grim picture of the country’s finances when she released the general report on national and provincial audit outcomes for the 2019-20 financial year. Overall, 69% of auditees (departments and agencies) did not comply materially with legislation — compared to 73% in the previous year. The report gives deeper insight into the finances of national and provincial departments as well as state-owned enterprises.

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Merentia joined the media world in 1996 and in 2001, she took her first steps in the broadcasting world. In her free time, she likes to go on adventures in the city. She also likes to learn new dances, not that she is any good at that.

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