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TLU SA disappointed about Minister Didiza’s failure to act on corruption claims

 

TLU SA is disappointed and highly dissatisfied with the minister of agriculture, land reform, and rural development, Ms Thoko Didiza’s failure to act against blatant corruption in her department.
Earlier this year, TLU SA wrote to the minister and the acting director-general, Ms Rendani Sadiki, regarding the suspicious expenditure of around 600 000 face masks and 400 000 pieces of soap for R20 million. A simple calculation indicates that someone pocketed R10 million for themselves. TLU SA requested the department launch an independent forensic audit to investigate these payments.
“Up until now, we have not even received an acknowledgement of receipt of the letter,” says Mr Henry Geldenhuys, the TLU SA president. “What should we gather from this reaction? That the department does not care to speak to agricultural unions or that the department approves of corruption?”
The discrepancies are probably just the tip of the iceberg regarding the large scale of corruption committed by people of authority in the government during COVID-19. TLU SA wants to request the agricultural department take the lead in acting against corruption. As the department’s political head, the minister should take responsibility for her staff’s actions.
“The law-abiding citizens of the country will not continue to fund corruption,” says Mr Geldenhuys. “When the people responsible for governing the country keeps quiet about corruption and takes no action to curb it, the citizens of South Africa should take note.”
“Where is South Africa headed with the ANC’s policies and condoning of corruption? What will be left in the end? It is unacceptable, and there should be immediate action to change the course of direction.”

 

Issued by:                  TLU SA
Date:                           5 March 2021

Enquiries:               Mr Henry Geldenhuys, President TLU SA,                                                        Cell.: 083 560 1273

                                    Mr Bennie van Zyl, General Manager TLU SA,                                               Cell.: 082 466 4470

 

Published on Thursday, 11th March 2021 - 17:18

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