💨 Abstract

In 2025, South African ministerial travel expenses reached unprecedented levels, sparking public outrage. By June, expenses had already exceeded R200 million, with projections indicating they would more than double by year-end. Notable expenditures included Deputy President Paul Mashatile's R2.3 million trip to Japan and Minister Angie Motshekga's R20 million in travel costs. Minister Gayton McKenzie defended his R2.5

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