SIU to freeze former KZN NLC boss pension benefits
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has been granted a preservation order by the Special Tribunal to freeze the pension benefits of former senior manager at the National Lotteries Commission Sanele Dlamini.
The order prevents Dlamini from withdrawing his benefits until the SIU’s main case, a civil recovery action tied to the misallocation of R6 million in NLC grant funds, is concluded.
He allegedly facilitated the irregular disbursement of R3 million to the Motheo Sports and Entertainment Foundation and reportedly co-signed the fraudulent progress report without verifying the site.
Dlamini, who was KwaZulu-Natal Senior Manager for Grant Operations, was found guilty on four of six disciplinary charges related to misconduct during his tenure.
The charges included approving falsified progress reports, as well as gross negligence and dereliction of duty. He was later dismissed in October 2024.
"The SIU’s investigation revealed that the NLC-funded project—a sports complex—was never initiated, and supporting documents, including progress reports and financial statements, were falsified." the SIU said in a statement on Monday
The SIU said it will refer any evidence pointing to criminal conduct it uncovers to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) for further action.
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