Discussion | Crime In SA | SCOPA wants additional resources for SIU

CAPE TOWN - The Standing Committee on Public Accounts wants the Special Investigating Unit to be adequately funded so it can effectively fight corruption and maladministration.

Currently, 40% of the graft-busting unit’s funding comes from the National Treasury while it is expected to raise 60% by invoicing the entities it investigates.

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SCOPA will provide an update on the SIU’s funding model, as well as its meeting today with the Offices of the Accountant-General and the Chief Procurement Officer.

Chairperson of the Committee Songezo Zibi spoke to eNCA.