City of Durban sends out stern warning over bribes
Corrupt officials can be reported via the City Investigations or Integrity Unit’s (CIIU) whistle blower hotline.
THE eThekwini Municipality has issued out a statement encouraging the public not to pay bribes to municipal officials in order to fast-track services.
Head of Revenue Management for the city, Peet Du Plessis said the public should follow proper processes in exchange for services such as getting a clearance certificate.
“If a member of the public is ever asked by a municipal official to pay money in exchange to fast track any Municipal service or to have their Municipal bill reduced we encourage them to report the official as we are committed to clean and good governance. They can report the official via the City Investigations or Integrity Unit’s (CIIU) whistle blower hotline for further investigation,” said Du Plessis.
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Du Plessis said the public should never make payments to any bank account except the official Municipal bank account, even if requested to do so.
“If the payment is made in exchange for a Municipal service, it is considered a bribe and the payee is as guilty as the recipient of the bribe. If this is uncovered, the City will take the necessary legal action against both parties,” he added.
The CIIU can be contacted on 0800 20 20 20 or emailed on ombuds@durban.gov.za.
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