Limpopo politicians treat themselves to R8 million in luxury cars

Thesouthafrican.com reported that Limpopo Premier Stan Mathabatha purchased a special edition Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 for R1.2 million.

Cost: R941 513.

Extras: Strobe lights, smash and grab film R16,131.

Transport MEC - Makoma Makhurupetje

Car: Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.

Cost: R1.2 million.

Extras: Panoramic sunroof, VPS & smash and grab film R47,008.

Car: VW Touareg 4.2 TDI.

Cost: R1.17 million.

Extras: Four-year maintenance plan R93,939.

Car: Mercedes-Benz GLE 350D.

Cost: R1.11 million.

Extras: None listed.

Car: Mercedes-Benz ML 400.

Cost: R740 848.

Extras: No specific upgrades revealed, but estimated R86,000 in total.

Car: Lexus RX350

Cost: R783 560.

Smalle called on Mathabatha to resign and said the DA was shocked by the report.

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