The SIU logo and a graphic depicting investigations into corruption
The party’s MPL, Risham Maharaj was reacting to the SIU’s efforts to recoup irregular expenditure amounting to R182-million in the department. Mhlongo resigned from the department in June this year following an internal disciplinary hearing emanating from SIU investigations relating to the procurement of Covid-19 personal protective equipment worth R182 million.
“The SIU investigations uncovered irregularities in the appointment of service providers Clinipro Pty Ltd, Pro Secure Pty Ltd, and Ndia Business Trading Ltd for the supply and delivery of PPE items, which resulted in the department incurring irregular expenditure and or fruitless and wasteful expenditure of approximately R182 million.