I-SIU Ichitha Imibiko ngo-Diko Kweye Digital Vibes

By: Lindelani Mbatha

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has denied a report that it has sent a letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa allegedly informing him about allegations that former Presidential spokesperson Khusela Diko received at least R1 million from controversial communications company Digital Vibes.

The allegations are related to the R150 million COVID-19 and National Health Insurance communications tender that the company received which the SIU found to have been allegedly fraudulently and irregularly awarded.

The SIU says it has not sent any letter or report to the President’s office, in relation to the matter, as alleged in the report.

The Unit says the report is misleading the public as the investigation on this matter is ongoing.

Since the uncovering of the alleged tender corruption related to the Digital Vibes contracts, several high ranking government officials including former Health Minister, Zweli Mkhize have either left the public service, been suspended or are under investigation by the departments they serve.

The SIU says it will submit the report to the President once the investigation is concluded.