By Charles Molele
The Special Investigating Unit has been authorized to investigate several allegations of corruption and maladministration related to seven contracts in Makana Local Municipality, Makhanda, in the Eastern Cape.
This comes after President Cyril Ramaphosa gave the SIU the green light to probe several contracts and procurement practices in the local municipality flagged by the Auditor General of South Africa.
SIU spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago said on Monday night that, in addition to probing maladministration, corruption, and fraud, the SIU aims to identify systemic failures and recommend measures to prevent future losses in the municipality.
The investigation covers activities that took place between 1 January 2019 and 18 October 2024, as well as any related incidents before or after these dates that are relevant to the case.
“The investigation stems from concerns highlighted in a report dated 30 June 2019, which revealed that the Municipality had awarded contracts valued
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