South Africa Halts EPWP Funding to eThekwini Over Corruption Scandal
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- •Minister Macpherson officially halted EPWP funding to eThekwini on April 14, 2026.
- •The allegations include 'jobs for sex' and the presence of ghost beneficiaries in the EPWP.
- •A 30-day deadline was imposed on eThekwini Municipality to address and rectify the financial irregularities.
- •The EPWP is a government initiative aimed at creating temporary work opportunities to alleviate poverty and develop infrastructure.
- •eThekwini Municipality has publicly pushed back against the funding suspension.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If eThekwini Municipality meets the 30-day deadline and resolves the financial irregularities EPWP funding could be reinstated, allowing local employment and poverty relief projects to continue, benefiting vulnerable communities.
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AFRICAMail & Guardian (South Africa)eThekwini pushes back as Macpherson halts EPWP funding over corruption claimsAFRICAMail & Guardian (South Africa)EPWP funding to eThekwini halted over ‘jobs for sex’ and ghost beneficiaries scandalAFRICAIOL (South Africa)Public Works Minister Macpherson imposes 30-day deadline on eThekwini over EPWP funding issuesAFRICA