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Modise said the investigation should cover areas such as whether the department suffered losses, whether the department received good value for money, whether any official or third party had committed fraud and / or corruption, and whether any person (s)) You could be held liable under the law for irregular expenses.
An independent forensic investigation firm was appointed to conduct the investigation.
With respect to six of the nine tenders, with a combined value of more than R1.2bn, the investigation found prima facie evidence illustrating that the irregular appointments arose as a result of negligence, misconduct and / or possible fraud and corruption on the part of certain department officials.
Modise said the department was in the process of taking disciplinary action regarding the misconduct identified in the report. All system recommendations outlined in the forensic investigation report will also be implemented.
Regarding the remaining three tenders, with a combined value of more than R822m, Modise said the investigation found no evidence indicating misconduct by officials or losses suffered by the department. The apartment was found to receive good value for money.
Modise said that the department would seek forgiveness from the National Treasury for the irregular expenses incurred in that regard.
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