The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has welcomed the imprisonment of a man who stole the identity of a South African Defence Force member and used it to commit fraud related to the COVID-19 Temporary Employee/Employer Relief Scheme (TERS).SIU spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago said the man, Admirer Sibanda, was found guilty of fraud and identity theft and will serve a year in … [Read more...] about Man found guilty of TERS fund fraud
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SIU recovers R18 million for RAF
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has signed acknowledgements of debt with law firms and legal representatives worth some R68 million after they were overpaid by the Road Accident Fund (RAF) for their clients’ claims.According to SIU spokesperson, Kaizer Kganyago, the acknowledgements come after the corruption busting unit instituted an investigation into allegations of … [Read more...] about SIU recovers R18 million for RAF
Government sends condolences to MEC Makgoe’s family
Minister in the Presidency, Mondli Gungubele, has expressed sadness at the tragic passing of Free State Education MEC, Tate Makgoe, and his bodyguard, Warrant Officer Vuyo Mdi, in a car crash on the N1, outside Winburg. The pair passed away in the early hours of Sunday morning. “Makgoe was a visionary. He has served in various portfolios as a Member of Free State Executive … [Read more...] about Government sends condolences to MEC Makgoe’s family
Fire damaged buildings handed back to Parliament for reconstruction
Secretary to Parliament, Xolile George, has described the reconstruction of Parliament as a unique historical opportunity for reimagining and infusing deep heritage elements with modernity to meet the demands of a "people's Parliament".George made the remarks during the handing over of the fire-gutted parliamentary buildings by the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure … [Read more...] about Fire damaged buildings handed back to Parliament for reconstruction
President to officiate swearing-in ceremony of new members
Paul Mashatile has been appointed as South Africa’s new Deputy President. President Cyril Ramaphosa made the announcement via a televised address to the nation on Monday evening, where he made changes to the National Executive. “As I indicated in my reply to the State of the Nation Debate on the 16th of February, Deputy President David... See more … [Read more...] about President to officiate swearing-in ceremony of new members
