Premier
- What (i) is the number and (ii) are the details of all the allegations of (aa) fraud, (bb) theft and (cc) corruption that have been referred to the Provincial Forensic Services for investigation from 2019 to 2025 to date and (b)(i) what are the details of each allegation, (ii) which department or entity was involved, (iii) what are the details of the officials involved, (iv) how many officials were investigated and (v) what were the outcomes of each investigation?
The number of allegations including fraud, theft and corruption received and registered by Provincial Forensic Services for forensic investigation from 1 April 2019 to 30 June 2025 is 195. Please refer to Annexure A for further details.
The Western Cape Government continues to take allegations of fraud, theft, and corruption seriously. All allegations are investigated by Provincial Forensic Services and relevant disciplinary measures are taken where appropriate if an employee of the Western Cape Government is implicated. Additionally, charges are laid with the South African Police Service when criminal wrongdoing is believed to have been comitted – either by a WCG employee or any other person. These charges can in turn lead to prosecution and conviction where appropriate.
For additional details on a specific case, the Member is encouraged to pose questions quoting the relevant case numbers as necessary.
