Calls for KwaZulu-Natal transport probe over financial mismanagement

THE DA has written to Premier Thami Ntuli to request an independent forensic investigation following revelations of serious procurement irregularities within KwaZulu-Natal’s (KZN) Department of Transport (DoT), which suggest reckless financial mismanagement, lack of oversight and the possible abuse of state resources.

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Internal documents leaked to the media reveal that DoT HOD, Mr Siboniso Mbhele, is implicated in overturning adjudication committee decisions, committing the department to an additional R250 million — over and above the original R600m budget — in a subsidised public transport contract and pushing through irregular variations in road construction tenders.

Reports also suggest that a company linked to a Mr Maphumulo was announced as the sole bidder despite records showing that multiple bidders existed.

The alleged actions raise critical questions around fairness, integrity and legality within KZN’s DoT.

The DA has written to KZN Transport MEC, Siboniso Duma, calling for the following answers;