Gauteng Premier David Makhura has ordered a forensic investigation into allegations of misconduct and maladministration in the provincial Department of Sport‚ Arts‚ Culture and Recreation.
Allegations of maladministration and misconduct in the department were received from some of its officials as well as the trade union NEHAWU (National Education‚ Health and Allied Worker’s Union) in a memorandum sent to the premier in August.
“Premier Makhura views the allegations made against the department very seriously and has accordingly instructed the MEC for Finance and e-Government‚ Barbara Creecy‚ to institute a forensic investigation to probe the allegations.
“Acting on the Premier’s instruction‚ the Gauteng Provincial Treasury has now appointed an independent forensic team to investigate the allegations of misconduct at the Department of Sports‚ Arts‚ Culture and Recreation‚”said Gauteng government spokesperson Thabo Masebe.
Masebe added that the forensic team was mandated to investigate allegations of financial mismanagement‚ breach of regulations and human resources procedures as well fraud and corruption.
A preliminary report was expected by mid-December.
“Since the allegations include the role and conduct of the former MEC for Sport‚ Arts‚ Culture and Recreation‚ who is currently the MEC for Social Development‚ Ms Molebatsi Bopape‚ the Premier has also referred the matter to the Integrity Commissioner for his consideration‚” Masebe said.
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