Parliamentary enquiry looms as SITA faces governance crisis

By Thapelo Molefe

Allegations of board infighting, mismanagement and serious lapses in accountability have pushed the State Information Technology Agency (SITA) into the spotlight again, with Parliament now considering a full enquiry into the agency’s affairs.

“The committee has noted with serious concern ongoing governance challenges and allegations of maladministration at the State Information Technology Agency,” said Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies chairperson Khusela Sangoni Diko. 

“While the committee welcomes the Public Service Commission and the Public Protector’s investigations into board infighting, mismanagement and lapses in accountability and decision-making at SITA, it has also consulted with Parliamentary Legal Services to seek guidance on the desirability of implementing Section 227 (1) (c) of the National Assembly Rules to institute a parliamentary enquiry into SITA’s affairs.”

The committee has expressed grave concerns over SITA’s governance challenges following the expiration of the contracted terms of both the board of directors and