Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana warns political parties ahead of the November 2026 local government elections not to misrepresent government spending. According to the report, Godongwana tells parties to present accurate information about how public funds are allocated and spent, urging them not to “twist facts” in election-related messaging. The warning is framed as a caution against misinformation rather than a specific allegation against any party, with emphasis on maintaining factual claims regarding state expenditure. The minister’s statement is made in the context of the lead-up to the upcoming local elections, where parties typically campaign on service delivery, municipal performance and budget priorities. The report indicates the warning is intended to ensure public debate remains grounded in verifiable spending figures, and to discourage attempts to reshape or distort government financial information for political advantage.