Heath resigns

15 December 2011 - 19:02
By Sapa
Willem Heath. File photo.
Image: ELIZABETH SEJAKE Willem Heath. File photo.

Willem Heath has resigned as head of the Special Investigating Unit, Justice Minister Jeff Radebe said on Thursday.

"He tendered his resignation as the head of the SIU in writing on Wednesday and I have brought [it] to the attention of the president [Jacob Zuma]," said Radebe.

"The president has accepted his resignation and it has become effective."