Key Highlights
- It is also reported to be struggling to maintain the temple after allegations that donations and other funds were diverted to private bank accounts rather than the temple account.
- “The reality of the situation is that the Alayam currently has an outstanding account with the eThekwini Municipality at approximately half a million rand, which is as a result of poor management and mishandling of funds within the NPO (non-profit organisation).
- “Our Alayam is in a financial crisis and may be the reason that our lamps will be turned off in the near future,” the Facebook post read, adding that the temple’s executive management had since resolved to initiate a forensic audit.
- “This audit will examine, verify and reconcile all financial transactions, funding records and reported inconsistencies, including those identified in relation to the existing auditor’s report.
- The outcome of the forensic audit will be addressed in accordance with applicable legal, fiduciary and regulatory requirements,” the post said.
