The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Public Works and Infrastructure has taken a strong stance against corruption, opening a criminal case against a former senior official for alleged gross negligence that resulted in a financial loss of R1.1 billion.
The KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Department of Public Works and Infrastructure has taken decisive action against corruption, opening a case against a former senior official for alleged gross negligence that resulted in a financial loss of R1.1 billion. Musa William Zondi, the former supply chain management director at the Pietermaritzburg office, was dismissed last week following an investigation into his conduct.
The investigation was initiated in September last year when discrepancies were detected in the procurement of a consulting firm. Zondi's responsibilities included identifying and mitigating risks, ensuring compliance, and preventing irregular expenditure during procurement processes. However, the investigation revealed that several crucial documents were missing from the procurement file, and there were significant discrepancies between the requested and procured services. Furthermore, it is alleged that Zondi failed to implement the necessary checks and balances, leading to an unfair awarding of contracts to bidders. The probe uncovered that a single consulting firm had been awarded 29 contracts, amounting to R1,164,440,398 (R1.1 billion). Zondi will now face criminal charges after a case was registered with the South African Police Service (Saps). Adding to this, the department has also laid criminal charges against three more senior officials suspected of corruption and financial malfeasance. KZN Public Works and Infrastructure MEC Martin Meyer emphasized the department's unwavering commitment to eradicating corruption. He stated that these developments occur as the department strengthens its corruption whistle-blower hotline and tightens internal financial controls. The department pledged full cooperation with all law enforcement agencies, assuring the handover of all necessary evidence
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