SIU to probe allegations of maladministration in premier’s office

President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate allegations of maladministration in the office of KwaZulu-Natal premier

In a statement on Wednesday, the SIU said the investigation will focus on the appointment of a consultant to support six provincial priority programmes.

The programmes include the Luwamba Wellness Centre project and Operation Sukuma Sakhe projects.

“The investigation will also look to see if there was any unauthorised, irregular, or fruitless and wasteful expenditure incurred by the office of the premier in KZN or losses suffered by the provincial office or the state,” said the SIU.

“Furthermore, the SIU will seek to establish whether there was any irregular, improper or unlawful conduct by the contractors, employees, or officials of the office of the premier and the suppliers, service providers, or any other person or entity.”

In addition to investigating maladministration and malpractice, the SIU will also identify failures and make recommendations to improve measures to prevent future losses.
 
“The proclamation covers allegations of unlawful and improper conduct that took place between 1 April 2007 and 29 July 2023, the date of the publication of the proclamation, or before 1 April 2007 and after the date of the proclamation that is relevant to, connected with, incidental to the matters or involves the same persons, entities or contracts investigated.”
 
It further said it is empowered to institute civil action in the high court or a Special Tribunal in its name to correct any wrongdoing uncovered during its investigations.
 
“In line with the Special Investigating Units and Special Tribunals Act 74 of 1996, the SIU will refer any evidence pointing to criminal conduct it uncovers to the National Prosecuting Authority for further action,” said the unit.
 
 
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