Media statements
AG reports minimal progress, calls on government to double efforts to improve audit outcomes
Auditor-General (AG) Tsakani Maluleke has called on the government to double its efforts to improve its audit outcomes as the rate to address institutional capability, governance and accountability weaknesses is too slow.
AG issues first certificate of debt, and calls on public sector officials to tighten governance systems
Auditor-general (AG) Tsakani Maluleke has issued her office’s first certificateof debt (CoD) since the AGSA's extended powers came to effect in 2019.
AGSA partners with Henley Business School to deliver inaugural Executive Transition Programme
Johannesburg – The Auditor-General South Africa (AGSA), in partnership with Henley
Business School Africa, celebrated a key milestone today with the graduation of the first
cohort of executives from the inaugural Executive Transition Programme. This strategic
initiative is designed to strengthen leadership capacity and drive the successful
implementation of AGSA’s Culture Shift 2030 strategy.
AGSA confirms the review of Irregular Expenditure finding against KZN department of education
PRETORIA – The Auditor-General South Africa (AGSA) can confirm that during its regularity audit a finding of irregular expenditure on 2 contracts at the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education was raised, based on non-compliance with principles of section 217 of the Constitution and PFMA section 38(1)(iii), during the 2022-23 financial year audit. The department disclosed the amount as irregular expenditure under assessment in the annual report, as provided for in National Treasury Instruction no. 4 of 2022/2023, to allow the department to assess and/or investigate accordingly.
AGSA to consider MKP’s request to look into possible irregular expenditure related to the National Dialogue
PRETORIA – The Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) confirms that it has received a
letter from the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) requesting the national audit office to
examine what the party refers to as “an imminent and serious risk of irregular
expenditure” related to the National Dialogue.
Auditors honour auditor-general for her “exceptional” contribution in advancing accountability in South Africa
PRETORIA – The Institute of Internal Auditors South Africa (IIA SA) has honoured auditor-general (AG) Tsakani Maluleke with its IISA SA 2025 Chairman’s Award for her “exceptional contribution to advancing governance and accountability in South Africa”.
AGSA calls for responsible reporting and space for the legal processes to run its course on tragic matter of the late Mpho Mafole
PRETORIA – The Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) has noted with concern some media reports that link the unfortunate death of its former employee, the late Mpho Mafale, to his audit work while he was working for the AGSA.
Auditor-general reports an overall, encouraging five-year improvement in local government audit results
PRETORIA – The auditor-general (AG), Kimi Makwetu, today reported an encouraging improvement in the audit results of South Africa’s municipalities over the past five years.
Auditor-general enhanced powers making the impact
CAPE TOWN – Auditor-General (AG) Tsakani Maluleke today presented a report to Parliament about progress of implementation of the material irregularities process and asserted that her office’s enhanced powers are making an impact in promoting a culture of accountability, integrity, transparency and performance in the public sector
AGSA to host international summit of auditors-general from G20 member countries
PRETORIA – Auditor-general (AG) Tsakani Maluleke will host a summit of supreme audit institutions (SAIs) of the G20 member countries, known as SAI20, on 24 to 25 June 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
AGSA’s response to allegations relating to Centlec
PRETORIA – The Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) has noted a media statement by ActionSA alleging irregularities in the audits of Centlec, an electricity distributor of the Free State’s Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality.
AGSA to consider MKP request for investigation
PRETORIA—The Auditor-General South Africa (AGSA) confirms that it has received a letter from the uMkhonto weSizwe Party requesting an investigation into the expenditure incurred in postponing the 2025 national budget.