Four senior Correctional Services officials, including the department’s Chief Financial Officer, have been suspended pending an investigation into alleged fraud involving a coal supply tender.
The department says a criminal case has been opened with the Hawks, while a forensic investigation will determine the extent of any irregularities.
Correctional Services Minister Pieter Groenewald has welcomed the development, saying his department will cooperate fully to ensure that anyone found guilty is held accountable.
The department says a criminal case has been opened with the Hawks, while a forensic investigation will determine the extent of any irregularities.
Correctional Services Minister Pieter Groenewald has welcomed the development, saying his department will cooperate fully to ensure that anyone found guilty is held accountable.
