CHARLES MOLELE
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa has announced 932 cases related to COVID-19 corruption were currently being investigated by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU).
He pointed out that 307 cases involving 139 companies have also been referred for possible tax evasion of just over R300 million.
Answering questions in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) on Tuesday, Ramaphosa also brushed off rumours that there were plans to move the country back to Level 3 hard lockdown due to rising infections, including a proliferation of ‘Super-spreader’ events across the country.
He said he has received two interim reports from the SIU since issuing the proclamation in June, adding that they will eventually be made public once all necessary process have been concluded.
“COVID-19 related corruption has emboldened us, given us strength. It’s been a cathartic moment to reinforce our resolve to fight corruption,” said Ramaphosa.
“It was my honest wish and
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