Unnecessary, costly probe

The Witness: "Unnecessary, costly probe"
WHY is it necessary for a probe to be done regarding the municipal funds purportedly used for an ANC election rally? The funds either were or were not used for this purpose and the mayor and city manager should have the decency and honesty to admit misappropriation of funds if this was indeed done. And if so, the ANC should repay the funds to the municipality. Who will pay for this probe? Ratepayers, again, I suppose.

For that matter, why should ratepayers pay for any cultural gatherings? Who benefits? The funds paid by ratepayers are supposed to be used for the maintenance and improvement of the city and, of course, the ridiculous salaries paid to idle councillors.

R. HARLING
Bishoptstowe