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flag South Africa’s Public Protector cleared the presidency and Defence Department of misconduct over aircraft catering costs, finding actual expenses far below claims and no luxury items used.

flag The South African Public Protector has cleared the presidency and Defence Department of misconduct over catering costs on the presidential aircraft, finding actual expenses for a 2022 London flight were R139,319—far below the claimed R600,000—with no luxury items used. flag A cancelled 2023 Turkey trip incurred R82,037 in cancellation fees, deemed compliant with supplier policy. flag Procurement followed guidelines, and waste was minimized. flag The probe, part of 768 investigations in Q3 2025/2026, also found irregular appointments in Ubuntu Local Municipality and misuse of vehicles and fuel cards in Mpumalanga’s public works department, prompting remedial actions.

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