Siu Refers Rooiwal Tender Probe To Npa

The Democratic Alliance DA in the City of Tshwane says the decision by the Special Investigations Unit SIU to refer the investigation into the Rooiwal Waste Water Treatment Works tender to the National Prosecuting Authority NPA highlights the seriousness and urgency of the matter.

The party criticises the South African Local Government Bargaining Council SALGBC for lifting the suspension of five senior Tshwane officials facing misconduct charges related to the multi-million-rand tender.

The SIU has completed the initial phase of its investigation into the tender, which has been marred by allegations of corruption and maladministration.

DA Tshwane Caucus Leader Cilliers Brink says, "So the SIUs decision to make criminal referrals in this matter, and of course, we have to understand that that does not necessarily mean they will be successful prosecutions, but at least it gives urgency and it gives emphasis to this matter. And I think it also forces the City of Tshwane to make some difficult decisions."

The five officials were suspended on full pay in May 2023 after being found guilty of one of four misconduct charges related to the tender. The chairperson of the disciplinary hearing recommended a one-month suspension.