I Want Results And Fast, Justice Minister Lamola Tells SIU

Riyaz Patel

Justice Minister Ronald Lamola has told the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to up its game in the state’s crusade against corruption.

Lamola said the unit’s work was of immense importance to the nation, adding South Africans were worn out by tales of corruption in government circles, and that in some instances, the public’s criticisms were justified.

“It is within this context that we welcome the operationalisation of the Special Tribunal. It is also encouraging that its first case deals with the Office of the State Attorney,” Lamola said.

“If one considers the importance of the State Attorney to our national fiscus, this case is an important development in our anti-corruption jurisprudence. It also shows that the SIU is not afraid to start within the justice family, this proves that charity truly begins at home.”

Lamola said damning revelations emerged about the Department of Correctional Services at the Commission