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Africa-Press<\/a> – South-Africa<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>Cape Town – The department of local government\u2019s budget allocated nearly R9 million to enable a forensic investigation unit for municipalities as part of the Province\u2019s contribution to the war on corruption.<\/p>\n

Over the medium term expenditure framework (MTEF), the amount of R8.6 million will be allocated towards strengthening the forensic investigation unit as follows: R2.7 million in the 2021\/22 financial year; R2.8 million in 2022\/23 and R3 million in 2023\/24; towards strengthening the forensic investigation unit.<\/p>\n

During the local government standing committee\u2019s discussion of the budget estimates and expenditure, Local Government MEC Anton Bredell said: \u201cThere is instability being experienced in some of our municipalities and this has led to allegations of fraud, corruption and maladministration.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe department conducted several assessments in relation to these allegations and to this end, the municipal forensic unit has been established.<\/p>\n

Department head Graham Paulse said reports of fraud allegations rise closer to election periods. The local government elections are scheduled to take place between August and November 2021.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhere applicable, municipal disciplinary processes commenced, and criminal cases have been opened, based on the findings and recommendations. However, further handling of criminal matters by the relevant authorities remains an area of concern for the department,\u201d said Paulse.<\/p>\n

According to the 2018\/19 local government audit results released in July 2020, the number of fraud allegations spiked at Western Cape municipalities during the 2019\/2020 financial year.<\/p>\n

In Tuesday\u2019s budget, Finance MEC David Maynier said the province would not hesitate to take action if there are allegations of corruption in municipalities in the province.<\/p>\n

The Hawks are currently following up on reports that have emerged from three of the Western Cape\u2019s 30 municipalities, Bitou, George and the Central Karoo District, which have been investigated for corruption in the past year.<\/p>\n

Committee chairperson Derrick America (DA) said: \u201cThe province must do what it can to oversee that every cent of taxpayer funds are for the benefit of residents.\u201d<\/p>\n

Committee member Danville Smith (ANC) wanted to know what the department was doing to implement the provisions of the Traditional and Khoisan Leadership Act. President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the commencement proclamations of the Act in December last year.<\/p>\n

The department\u2019s chief financial officer Bhavna Sewlall-Singh said: \u201dThe priority will be the appointment of the Commission on Khoi-San matters, which will have a maximum term of five years. The Commission will commence by inviting the public to submit claims for traditional leadership and these claims will be evaluated for recommendation by the Commission, for recognition.\u201d<\/p>\n

She said: \u201cThe provincial government is required to create the institutional capacity to monitor the work of the Commission, as well as to advise the premier on the process. During the 2021\/22 financial year, the department will be positioning itself so that it is able to implement the provisions of this Act.\u201d<\/p>\n

Cape Argus<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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