Mmamoloko Kubayi to handover investigations on Human Settlements entities to SIU

HUMAN Settlements Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi will approach the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to conduct an investigation in all department’s entities where there are claims of wrongdoing and corruption.

“I have said elsewhere that wrongdoing and corruption will be dealt with, without fear or favour and I encourage those with any evidence of wrongdoing to take the information to law enforcement agencies,” Kubayi said on Friday.

Briefing the media on policy amendments coming into effect from 01 April 2022 and various issues affecting the department, Kubayi said due to long periods of poor leadership and instability in some of the housing boards, a destructive culture has germinated within the entities.

“I am speaking of the culture of rumour mongering, fictitious grievances, media leaks and unsubstantiated and frivolous whistle-blowing that has taken root.”

While she strongly believes that wrongdoing and corruption must be dealt with decisively, Kubayi warned that channels for exposing