President Cyril Ramaphosa has issued Proclamation 259 of 2025, authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate allegations of serious maladministration and unlawful conduct within the Bushbuckridge Local Municipality in Mpumalanga.
The proclamation empowers the SIU to recover state losses and take action against implicated individuals or entities.
The focus of the investigation will be on the procurement and contracting for the Lillydale Phase 1 project, specifically Contract No. BLM R119, which involves paving internal streets within the municipality
According to SIU spokesperson, Kaizer Kganyago, the SIU aims to address allegations regarding the fairness, competitiveness, transparency, equity, and cost-effectiveness of the procurement process, examining whether it has violated any applicable legislation, National Treasury guidelines, or municipal policies.
“Additionally, the investigation will scrutinise any instances of unauthorised, irregular, fruitless or wasteful expenditure connected to this project,” said Kganyago.
“The investigation will also examine improper conduct by municipal officials, employees, suppliers, or
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