THE Special Investigating Unit (SIU) will investigate matters of alleged corruption and maladministration at the Eastern Cape Health Department and the Midvaal Local Municipality based in Gauteng.
This after President Cyril Ramaphosa signed proclamations authorising the corruption busting unit to do so.
According to SIU spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago the investigation in the Eastern Cape will focus on the procurement of or contracting for health care risk waste management services for the department.
“The probe will firstly look at whether the contract and payments were fair, equitable, transparent, competitive or cost-effective and whether guidelines by the National Treasury or the relevant Provincial Treasury were followed.
“Secondly, the SIU will investigate any irregular, improper or unlawful conduct by employees or officials of the department, and any other person or parties involved in this tender,” Kganyago said.
At the Midvaal Municipality, the SIU will probe a tender for the rental of a vehicle
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