property management
6 April 2009
The Western Cape Provincial Government has amply demonstrated its commitment
to good governance and integrity and will investigate allegations of corruption
in provincial property management without fear or favour. Following the
cancellation of two proposed property leases the provincial government has
appointed a team of experts to investigate property management in the
province.
"The team comprises two senior officials from Treasury and two from the
Department of Transport and Public Works. The officials have no direct or
indirect involvement in property management. The team will investigate the
specific allegations as well as suggestions that government policy has been
abused to manipulate legal processes.
Should evidence of impropriety come to light such information will be handed
over to police for further investigation. The provincial government will ensure
that due process is followed. The provincial government specifically
disassociates itself from public possibly defamatory statements by Robin
Carlisle Member of Parliament (MP) last week naming individuals said to be
corrupt. Should Mr Carlisle have evidence of any corruption this would be most
helpful to the investigation team.
Enquiries:
Garth Strachan
Tel: 021 483 3531
Fax: 021 483 3892
Issued by: Office of the Premier, Western Cape Provincial Government
6 April 2009
Source: Western Cape Provincial Government (http://www.capegateway.gov.za/)
