SIU authorised to investigate Free State Public Works & Human Settlement Department, Free State Provincial Legislature and KZN Transport Department

Summary:

The South African Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has been authorized to investigate allegations of serious maladministration and corruption in the Free State Department of Public Works & Infrastructure and Human Settlements, the Free State Provincial Legislature, and the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport. The SIU has been given the power to investigate various allegations, including serious maladministration, improper conduct, and unlawful appropriation of public money or property. The investigations will focus on specific projects, including the construction of bridges in KwaZulu-Natal and a ramkrall project in Free State, and will also cover allegations of payments made in a manner that was not fair, competitive, transparent, equitable or cost-effective. The SIU will also identify system failures and make recommendations to improve measures to prevent future losses.