The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is expected to conduct an investigation into allegations of corruption in the procurement of “strategic, technical and operational support services to the Strategic Programmes and Project Management Office” at the OR Tambo Municipality in the Eastern Cape.
This after President Cyril Ramaphosa signed a proclamation authorising the corruption busting unit to investigate the allegations.
“The SIU probe into the municipality will focus on the procurement of or contracting of strategic, technical and operational support services to the Strategic Programmes and Project Management Office of the Municipality.
“[The] SIU will investigate payments which were made in respect thereof in a manner that was not fair, equitable, transparent, competitive or cost-effective; or contrary to applicable legislation or circulars or instructions issued by the National Treasury or the relevant Provincial Treasury.
“The SIU investigation will also cover any unlawful, improper or irregular conduct by employees, officials or agents
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