Thursday, March 31, 2011

Extent of tender corruption shocks MPs

By Lelethu Mquqo
31 March 2011


Special Investigating Unit head Willie Hofmeyr has told shocked members of Parliament that the unit expects to probe R20 billion worth of tender corruption this financial year.

Hofmeyr reported a massive increase in requests for corruption investigations.

He says it needs to be acknowledged that the country faces a very serious corruption problem.

Investigations into corruption include the police force, the Social Security Agency, the, and the Departments of Arts and Culture, Human Settlements and Public Works.

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