RISE Mzansi has welcomed the appointment of its national Leader as chairperson of parliament’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts

In S.A, RISE Mzansi has welcomed the appointment of its national Leader and member of parliament Songezo Zibi as chairperson of parliament’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts. The oversight body ensures accountability for public funds. Meanwhile, ActionSA parliamentary caucus leader, Athol Trollip says this breaks the convention of opposition party leadership. He argues this move by the government of national unity undermines effective oversight, as SCOPA plays a critical role in holding the government accountable: