All public  money is tax money  This government, whether national or local, has a belief that this is somehow their money to do with as they wish, and do exactly that. There is no recourse whatsoever to the taxpayer other than your referred to embarrassment of a public figure. Who incidentally all believe - like eg Molefe did - that they can simply say sorry without either remorse or understanding as to what is being apologised for in the first place, and all will be  forgiven, maybe inside the corrupt ANC but outside that cabal, sorry has long been an unacceptable response by far.  I could care less about her embarrassment or lack thereof, or whether she is a Zupta/spy or not. 

It is all far too far down the line for those sentiments.  Just yesterday - Hlaudi doesn't pitch up at his inquiry to explain why he should not be held personally responsible and Muthambi exactly the same - They couldn't  give a f... and apparently neither do their supporters and voters.