Panyaza Lesufi criticises a Democratic Alliance (DA) billboard that targets the ANC and ActionSA over alleged R777 million in water-tanker spending. Lesufi says the campaign is “opportunistic” and argues the DA has “run out of ideas,” presenting the billboard as part of election-related messaging rather than substantive debate.
The dispute centres on how parties frame the figure and accountability for water-tanker expenditure. While Lesufi rejects the DA’s approach, the billboard itself reflects the DA’s view that the spending figure warrants public scrutiny and political contrast. Different outlets highlight the rhetorical conflict between party leaders and the underlying controversy over the alleged amount spent, but they do not consistently provide new independent findings in the coverage referenced here.
Overall, the reports describe an election campaign clash focused on a specific expenditure claim, with Lesufi challenging the DA’s motivation and messaging while the DA uses the R777 million figure to press for scrutiny.
