This came after the SIU raided the offices of the Ratlou Municipality last week. 

OFM News previously reported that the SIU raid comes after the investigations into the procurement of personal protective equipment (PPE). The SIU was granted a warrant by the Magistrate's Court in Atamelang to raid the offices after the municipality failed to cooperate with the investigators.

"It is unfortunate that some officials of the municipality decided to not fully cooperate with the SIU. President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed a proclamation that gives the SIU all the powers to investigate any allegations of corruption and misuse of public money with regard to the procurement of PPE in government departments and municipalities. It is therefore disturbing and shocking that we have officials who want to sabotage the process," said Cwaile.

He further stated that during the state of disaster, the SIU had recommended the suspension of both Municipal Manager and Chief Financial Officer of Ratlou.

OFM News/Kekeletso Mosebetsi