Staff Reporter
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU), together with the Hawks and the South African Police Service, have conducted a search operation at the Masilonyana Local Municipality in the Free State.
The operation was part of an investigation into allegations of maladministration related to two tenders at the municipality.
The two tenders are for the refurbishment of Brandfort Water Treatment Works and Raw Water Pump Stations, and the upgrading of Brandfort Sport Centre Phase II.
“The investigation focus also seeks to establish whether municipal officials, service providers, or any other involved parties unduly benefit themselves or others, leading to unauthorised, irregular, or fruitless and wasteful expenditure or financial losses for the municipality.
“The search and seizure operation is the SIU’s last resort to access documents needed for the investigation and obtain the necessary documentation for its investigation. Since the proclamation was published on 13 September 2024, the SIU has made
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