Despite the release of the AngloGold Ashanti report, the Tembisa Hospital report and the Driving Licence Testing centre reports, Msimanga said there are still many others to be released.
“Recently it came to light that a forensic audit into the Gauteng social development department revealed the director of the sustainable livelihoods programme, July Maphosa, resigned in 2018 after he was accused of fraud and soliciting bribes. The audit, which began in 2018, also revealed that between 2014 and 2018 a huge portion of the annual budget for the programme went to three NPOs that shared directors.
“The contents of this audit have still not been made public. This department plays a critical role in uplifting the lives of Gauteng residents. However, this cannot be done if only a connected few are given tenders to deliver services.”
He alleged another forensic investigation was meant to be undertaken into the conditions at Rahima Moosa Hospital, which he claims has still not started.
“It is clear that when corruption occurs there are only a connected few individuals who benefit, to the detriment of residents.
“The lifestyle audits Lesufi claims have been completed have not been made public. For the past two years we have been assured this process has been completed. These audits are also critical to clamping down on corruption.”
Msimanga said corrupt activities in the province divert money from service delivery, putting the needs of residents aside while more money is spent on forensic investigations which are never revealed, nor whether recommendations are being implemented.
“Little to no protection is offered to whistle-blowers to come forward with information about alleged corrupt activities in provincial government departments.
Sisanda Mbolekwa
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