Drug Authority Overspent by Millions, Questions Raised
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Central Drug Authoritys financial report reveals a significant overspend, with mysterious expenses totaling over three million rand. The authority claims most of this extra money was not related to its drug rehab and prevention work. Committee members questioned the lack of progress on the annual drug survey and pushed for explanations on the spending. Despite the budget mess, the authority shared positive treatment numbers, with nearly four thousand people receiving help for substance use disorders in KwaZulu-Natal and over thirteen thousand receiving services in the Western Cape. As cost-cutting measures are implemented, all eyes are on the department for answers, emphasizing the need for clearer accountability in addressing substance abuse and its related issues.
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