The investigating unit says allegations relate to the distribution of food parcels and non-compliance with the Public Finance Management Act
The Special Investigations Unit says it has received allegations of corruption and maladministration regarding relief funds related to Covid-19, as well as other procurement irregularities during the lockdown.
In the meantime, he said the SIU is working with the anti-corruption task-team that represents various law enforcement agencies to deal with Covid-19 cases. A joint structure consisting of the SIU, the Hawks and the National Prosecuting Authority has been set up to expedite handling the cases He told the justice and correctional services committee that the aim is to respond quickly and without delay to these matters. All allegations relating to Covid-19 corruption can be reported anonymously to the SIU.
Manned by judges seconded from the high courts, the tribunal differs from ordinary civil proceedings in that it is inquisitorial rather than adversarial in nature. It is characterised by extensive pre-trial investigations and adjudicates on matters referred to it by the SIU.
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