Lekwa municipality faces scrutiny over R1.9m contract extension
Opposition parties have questioned whether Lekwa municipality followed the required legal and procurement processes when extending the contract.
The Lekwa Local Municipality is facing scrutiny over an R1.9 million contract extension to Inkazimulo Consulting (Pty) Ltd. The South African Democratic Party (DA) claims financial misconduct occurred, as the extension was implemented in January 2026 while council was only informed in August. Lekwa ANC-EFF coalition government officials extended the scope of the existing R8 million contract for professional accounting services.
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