SIU cracks down on education officials with lifestyle audits

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has officially begun conducting lifestyle audits of senior officials and employees working in high-risk procurement and human resources positions in the department of basic education (DBE).

- Oratile Mashilo

This is part of government’s bid to step up efforts to combat corruption.

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube announced the start of the audits yesterday.

She described the move as a key milestone in her commitment to strengthening accountability and protecting public funds intended for education.

The audits target senior officials as well as employees serving in areas considered vulnerable to corruption risks.

Fighting corruption

According to the minister, the lifestyle audits form part of a broader campaign to root out corruption and ensure that taxpayers’ money is spent on improving education, as was intended.