The City of Ekurhuleni recently suspended a senior official in the Department of Health and Social Development on allegations of tender fraud and corruption.
The manager in the Social Development Division was suspended with full pay following allegations of tender fraud and corruption involving millions, which came to the City’s attention.
Nhlanhla Cebekhulu, the City’s divisional head of communications, said a complaint of unethical and corrupt behaviour was reported against the same individual to the South African Council for Social Service Professions (CSSP) recently.
“The City has launched a full-scale investigation into the allegations, a process which is driven by the Internal Audit Department. Upon conclusion of the investigation, the City will determine a way forward,” he said.
The manager remains suspended with full pay until the investigation has been concluded.
