BUTHELEZI SUSPENSION - GAUTENG PREMIER MUST FIRE POLITICIANS TOO
I welcome the suspension of Mr Sibusiso Buthelezi, the Head of the Gauteng Transport and Public Works Department, but it must be followed up by holding accountable all those politicians who allowed him to get away with questionable tender procedures for so long.
His suspension follows the findings of a forensic report by the Resolve Group, as reported in today's Mail & Guardian (see article). I have already tabled a question in the Gauteng Legislature about this report, and Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane has to reply to me within ten days.
I have asked whether this report will be made public and whether a wider investigation will be made into any accomplices or facilitators of any wrongdoing uncovered in this report.
Buthelezi's main protector was former premier Paul Mashatile, who is now deputy arts and culture minister.
The Resolve Group report should be made public as soon as possible. Buthelezi did not act alone, so the probe should be widened to include any accomplices, including senior ANC politicians.