SIU to investigate maladministration in Mangaung municipality
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed a proclamation authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to look into allegations of maladministration and unlawful conduct in the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality Police.
SIU spokesperson Selby Makgotho said the investigation will focus on the establishment and operationalisation of the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipal Police and the overpayments made by the municipality to suppliers.
He said they will investigate the procurement and contracting processes for branding and marketing items, corporate gifts, catering services, decorating items, structural assessments, upgrading of office space, eight new Toyota vehicles for the metro police, a fire truck, and the appointment of a panel of contractors for the construction of trunk routes.
"In addition, it will examine related unauthorised, irregular, or fruitless and wasteful expenditure incurred by the municipality or the State, as recorded in the Municipality’s Fruitless and Wasteful Expenditure Register for the financial years 2022–2023 and 2023–2024," said Makgotho.
"The investigations will also review any improper or unlawful conduct by officials or employees, service providers, suppliers, or any other person or entity during the period under investigation."
He said the scope of the investigation will cover allegations of wrongdoing between October 2016 and the end of July 2026, but will widen to include other relevant conduct.
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