The KZN Film Commission says the Special Investigative Unit (SIU) proclamation authorising it to investigate corruption allegations, relates to a 2018 procurement process. (KZN Film Commission)
The KwaZulu-Natal Film Commission has expressed concerns over implications that there is “wholesale corruption and fraud” at the body.
It was responding to the announcement of a Special Investigating Unit (SIU) investigation into serious maladministration, corruption, fraud, and fruitless and wasteful expenditure at the commission.
On Wednesday, the SIU said President Cyril Ramaphosa had signed a proclamation authorising it to probe the procurement of, and contracting for, suitably qualified companies to partner and invest with the commission in the development and operation of the KwaZulu-Natal Studios.
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