The government spent R28 million on 90 pothole repair machines without fixing a single pothole

• The government spent R28 million on 90 pothole repair machines without fixing a single pothole.
• The Department of Defence has been criticized for its financial mismanagement, with the Auditor-General highlighting a R3.98 billion discrepancy between the department's asset register and its annual financial statements.
• The Defence Minister has requested R9 billion from the treasury to meet the department's obligations and service its vehicles, citing underfunding as the main driver behind its financial struggles.