The government has been splashing R17 million on the salaries of suspended officials sitting idle at home.
Public Service and Administration Minister Senzo Mchunu confirmed this in reply to a parliamentary question from DA MP Michele Clarke who asked for details of public servants who have been on suspension for more than 60 days with full pay.
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