More than half of government’s Covid contracts under investigation were irregular: SIU

President Cyril Ramaphosa authorised the release of the final SIU report on Tuesday , with the report focusing on procurement by all spheres of the government of goods, works and services associated with the Covid-19 pandemic.

As part of its work, the SIU investigated 5,467 contracts awarded to 3,066 service providers with a total value of R14.3 billion. Investigations have been finalised with respect to 4,549 contracts, of which“The submission of the final report is an important step in our fight against corruption in the public and private sectors, and against maladministration,” Ramaphosa said.

Ramaphosa said these cases have been referred to the National Prosecuting Authority, departments and entities in the public sector and other parties, who will finalise the process of bringing wrongdoers to book and addressing weaknesses identified by the SIU investigation. The SIU has made 224 referrals for disciplinary action against officials in government departments or entities.

Now start with ANC municipalities. 99% will be irregular.

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