DigitalSoldier
Honorary Master
http://www.news24.com/Content/South.../08-11-2009-11-59/Malema_costs_taxpayer_R300k
:wtf:
This is sick!
^5 to Patricia.
Johannesburg – It has been reported that taxpayers are forking out R300 000 per month for the latest obsession of Julius Malema, leader of the ANC Youth League: blue lights and bodyguards.
A political storm was caused by the news that Malema was being protected by the police’s VIP protection unit because “his life was in danger”.
This unit protects heads of state, cabinet ministers and the highest ANC officials.
“Blue lights and security personnel are a fashion trend to Malema – like Paris Hilton’s dog in the handbag,” responded Dianne Kohler Barnard, DA MP and spokesperson for safety and security.
She said Malema’s security was costing the taxpayer a third of what it cost to protect President Jacob Zuma.
Police on Saturday did not want to reveal when or how Malema’s life was in danger.
Rapport learnt reliably that up to four bodyguards, who cost up to R35 000 each per month, were needed to protect a person like Malema.
Additional costs like plane tickets, hotel accommodation, fuel and cars had not yet been calculated.
:wtf:
This is sick!
ID leader Patricia de Lille said, “For someone who likes to make controversial statements in the media it is cowardly to now suddenly be afraid.”
^5 to Patricia.