PUBLIC PROTECTOR DELIVERS VERDICT IN R500,000 CATERING SCANDAL INVOLVING PRESIDENCY AND DEFENCE DEPT

The Public Protector has concluded that neither the Presidency nor the Department of Defence (DoD) acted improperly regarding the controversial catering expenses related to the Presidential aircraft, Inkwazi, amounting to over R500,000.

This expenditure surfaced amid scrutiny following the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022, where extravagant meals were served aboard the jet.