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