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Chikunga’s R6 Million New York Delegation
What’s happening:
Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, is facing scrutiny after her department reportedly spent over R6 million on a delegation trip to New York. The delegation included over 80 members, deputy ministers, senior officials, and sector representatives.
Context
The mission, aligned with the G20 Women to Africa event, aimed to promote women’s rights on a global platform. Critics argue, however, that such costly delegations need greater justification. As Executive Director of Corruption Watch, Karam Singh, noted on eNCA, “Conferences don’t change the world systems do,” emphasizing the need for systemic reforms over high-profile global travel.
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