DA: New head of SIU must be someone with unquestionable integrity

Imogen Vollenhoven
28 January 2013

On Sunday, Justice Minister Jeff Radebe reportedly said that a permanent head of the Special investigative Unit should be appointed by the end of February.

The Democratic Alliance said they will believe the statement when it becomes action.

Minister Radebe told Parliament back in August last year that the appointment was about to happen.

The DA said the appointment of a new SIU Head is a test for President Jacob Zuma’s credibility.

Debbie Schaffer said under the acting head Adv Nomvula Mokhatla, the unit has been plagued by allegations of politicisation and irregular appointments to the point that the DA has requested the public protector to investigate.

Schaffer adds that if the president is truly serious about fighting corruption, the person he appoints must be independent and prepared to investigate without fear or favour.

Schafer said the person must also have the qualifications and experience required to conduct and oversee large scale corruption investigations, have the leadership qualities necessary to take control of the unit.

Schafer further adds that the appointed person must also investigate alleged irregularities in appointment and other procedures and correct them and the person must also be someone with integrity beyond question.

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