‘Where’s Gary, my China? It’s time to talk budget!’

Van Niekerk, Lobishe and official jet off to Zhejiang province — at huge expense — but promise to join crucial Nelson Mandela Bay meeting virtually

Instead of attending a council meeting set to adopt the 2024/2025 budget on Wednesday, Nelson Mandela Bay mayor Gary van Niekerk, his deputy Babalwa Lobishe and an official have jetted off on a trip to China costing hundreds of thousands of rand.

They will instead join the meeting virtually...

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