SIU is not investigating Ramaphosa, says Presidency as 18 officials fired for Covid-19 PPE corruption [Video]

President Cyril Ramaphosa is not under investigation by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) for any matters.

However, nearly 20 government officials have been dismissed in relation to corruption involving Covid-19 personal protective equipment (PPE).

Presidency and SIU officials on Wednesday briefed Parliament’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) regarding various investigations.

MPs received an update on the outcomes of 297 disciplinary recommendations related to Covid-19 PPE corruption cases across various government departments and entities.

Of these cases, 190 have been resolved, with 98 officials found guilty and 25 acquitted.

According to the Presidency, 29 officials were not charged, 27 resigned, six completed their contracts, three passed away, and two retired.

Jonathan Timm, a presidency official, detailed sanctions for those found guilty, including seven suspensions without pay, one demotion, 33 final written warnings, and one referral for counselling.

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