By Thapelo Molefe
Six projects linked to the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality (BCMM) and the Buffalo City Metropolitan Development Agency (BCMDA) are set to come under investigation by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) following a proclamation signed by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
The investigation will examine allegations of serious maladministration, improper or unlawful conduct, and the unlawful appropriation or expenditure of public money involving projects dating back to 2016.
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in the Eastern Cape has welcomed the investigation on Tuesday, saying the projects have for years raised questions over their costs, delays, procurement processes and failure to deliver infrastructure to Buffalo City residents.
“The SIU investigation therefore presents an important opportunity for these longstanding concerns to be formally examined and for the truth to be established,” the EFF said.
The projects under investigation include the Mdantsane NU2 Swimming Pool Project, the appointment of First New Generation Trading (Pty) Ltd for the demolition of existing walls, and the appointment of Lefito Trading, trading as Kuyasa Electrical Contractors, for the removal of the Donkin wall and palisade installation.
The SIU will also investigate consulting engineer services for the Water World Project and the appointment of the main contractor for the project.
The investigation will examine whether payments linked to the projects were fair, competitive, transparent, equitable and cost-effective, and whether they complied with applicable legislation.
It will also investigate any unlawful, irregular or unapproved transactions involving state property, as well as any intentional or negligent loss of public money or damage to public property.
The EFF has called on the SIU to conduct the investigation “without fear or favour” and follow the evidence wherever it leads.
“Where wrongdoing, financial losses or unlawful conduct are established, those responsible must be held accountable and any public funds found to have been
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SIU to follow trail of Buffalo City tenders dating back to 2016 – Inside Metros
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