By Johnathan Paoli
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has called for an intensification of investigations into the Public Works and Infrastructure Department, amid increasing resignations among senior staff.
This follows the recent resignation of the department’s real estate management services deputy director-general Nyeleti Mthetwa after allegations of mismanagement in the state’s property portfolio.
DA public works and infrastructure deputy spokesperson Edwin Bath welcomed the resignation, but said it highlighted the need for urgent investigations into leases managed under Mthetwa’s watch to assure taxpayers that irregularities were rooted out.
“This development highlights the urgent need for a thorough investigation into all work overseen by the DDG, particularly leases procured under her watch. Every successful effort to expose and probe corruption is a victory for the people of South Africa,” Bath said.
The DA said its participation in the Government of National Unity was aimed at restoring trust in government, protecting resources and
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