The SIU has welcomed the prosecution of Eastern Cape health official Ayanda Matinise, who was fingered for fraud and forgery in a PPE tender. Stock photo.The Special Investigating Unit has welcomed the prosecution of an Eastern Cape health department messenger on charges relating to a personal protective equipment tender worth more than R23m.
In a statement, the SIU said the prosecution of Matinise by the National Prosecuting Authority follows an intensive investigation conducted by the SIU in the health department which uncovered evidence pointing to criminal activity, in particular fraud and forgery. The SIU said its investigation revealed Matinise allegedly forged the signature of the director of supply chain and awarded a tender to a service provider for supply and delivery of PPE. The service provider was to deliver N95 masks worth R23.4m to OR Tambo district health department offices.
“The service provider submitted invoices for payment to be effected after delivering the masks. However, no payment was made as the procurement committee knew nothing about the awarding of such tender. “The service provider was then requested to bring the award letter. It was discovered the content of the award letter, including signatures, was fraudulent.”
She won’t be charged n chased out of work