The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) will file a civil lawsuit against the City of Cape Town about the temporary homeless persons' shelter it erected in Strandfontein in 2020.
The Special Investigating Unit will file a civil lawsuit against the City of Cape Town about the temporary homeless persons’ shelter it erected in Strandfontein in 2020.In a parliamentary question written to Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola, Good Party MP Brett Herron asked about progress being made by the SIU regarding the instruction to the State Attorney after it found irregularities in the establishment of the shelter.
Unleash your inner explorer with these incredible car deals, all priced under 100k. Find car listingsThe City was reportedly aware of the proposed litigation by the SIU. The City stated that the parties were cooperating with each other and that court papers have not been served yet.reports that the probe into the Strandfontein shelter was ignited after Herron lodged a complaint in August 2020 on alleged irregularities with the establishment thereof.
To this end, Herron questioned whether the SIU informed the City that the expenditure was regarded as irregular and that the service provider profited excessively. In response, Lamola said that the City and its attorneys were aware of the SIU’s findings.
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