Groenewald suspends top correctional officials as Hawks probe coal tender fraud
Correctional Services Minister Dr Pieter Groenewald has suspended four senior officials, including the chief financial officer, as the Hawks probe explosive fraud allegations over a coal supply tender, vowing that corruption “will not be tolerated” in his department.
The Department of Correctional Services confirmed that it has served eight officials with notices of contemplation of suspension pending an investigation.
At the time of his appointment as Minister of Correctional Services, Dr Groenewald said combating corruption and fraud, and ensuring consequences for officials who transgress, would be his top priority.
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