Two KZN public works officials suspended amid fraud investigation into multimillion-rand contract

Durban — In a bold move against corruption, two senior officials from the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Public Works and Infrastructure have been placed on precautionary suspension amid a fraud investigation linked to a multimillion-rand contract. This decision comes after allegations surfaced regarding the mismanagement of a R79 million contract aimed at eradicating asbestos at four KZN hospitals.Department spokesperson, Steve Bhengu, confirmed that the suspensions were prompted by information provided by a whistleblower. Following the initial report on 17 October 2024, KZN MEC for Public…