President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed two new proclamations—Proclamations 258 and 259 of 2025—authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate allegations of maladministration and corruption in the Bushbuckridge Local Municipality
Proclamation 259 of 2025 initiates a significant investigation by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) into serious maladministration and unlawful conduct within the Bushbuckridge Local Municipality. This inquiry will primarily focus on the procurement and contracting for the Lillydale Phase 1 project, specifically Contract No. BLM R119, MIG/MP/1710/RST/18/19, which involves the paving of internal streets in the municipal area.
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The SIU says it aims to address allegations regarding the fairness, competitiveness, transparency, equity, and cost-effectiveness of the procurement process, examining whether it has violated any applicable legislation, National Treasury guidelines, or municipal policies.
“Additionally, the investigation will scrutinise any instances of unauthorised, irregular, fruitless or wasteful expenditure connected to this project.
The investigation will also examine improper conduct by municipal officials, employees, suppliers, or service providers and determine whether such conduct resulted in financial losses for the municipality or the state,” said SIU spokesperson, Kaizer Kganyago.
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The Proclamation covers conduct occurring between 1 January 2018 and 16 May 2025, as well as any related activities before or after this period that are connected to the matters under investigation.
