South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorized the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate allegations of corruption and maladministration at the Umgeni Water Board (UWB) in KwaZulu Natal. This is a crucial move that highlights the government’s commitment to preserving the integrity of state organizations and safeguarding public funds.
The 2023 National Freedom Day celebrations were marked by a speech from President Cyril Ramaphosa. In his address, he discussed several issues concerning the history of Matlosana, the progress that had been made since the advent of democracy, and the challenges that the country still faced. While acknowledging the progress made over nearly three decades of democracy, he also recognized that there was still much work to be done.