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The unit was responding to reports that it has made submissions to President Cyril Ramaphosa about its investigation into COVID-19 fraud and wrongdoing.
Special Investigation Unit. Image: supplied
JOHANNESBURG – The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) warned against media leaks, saying they had the potential to compromise their work.
The unit was responding to reports that it has made submissions to President Cyril Ramaphosa about its investigation into COVID-19 fraud and wrongdoing.
However, the SIU has denied it.
Media reports suggested that the SIU last month briefed Ramaphosa on its investigation into tender fraud and mismanagement in connection with the procurement of COVID-19 personal protective equipment (PPE) across the country.
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But the unit said this was not the case and warned the media and the public about false information.
Since the coronavirus outbreak, the SIU has been receiving a number of complaints related to fraud and corruption in the procurement of personal protective equipment amounting to more than R8 billion.
High-profile matters they are investigating include the investigation against Presidential Spokesperson Khusela Diko, her husband Thandisizwe, and the fired Gauteng Health MEC Bandile Masuku.
This is amid claims that a R124 million PPE tender was irregularly awarded to Diko’s husband.
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