A parliamentary reply to the DA in KZN has revealed that despite numerous forensic investigations being conducted within KZN (including Endumeni ) municipalities over the past two years, not one has yet been concluded with no disciplinary action taken against any officials accused of wrong d0ing.

The reply shows that there are currently 21 forensic investigations underway within nine different municipalities – Umkhanyakude, Endumeni, Newcastle, Umhlathuze, Jozini, Mfolozi, Uphongola, Amajuba and Nongoma.

The same reply also reveals a troubling discrepancy in the cost of these investigations with the reply highlighting an inconclusive summary of the cost of each individual investigation.

Jozini for example has spent a staggering half a million rand while other municipalities have not incurred any cost whatsoever during these investigations.

Said DA spokesman and member of the KZN Legislature, George Mari: “This raises serious questions around the reliability of this information and the DA will submit a further question to MEC Dube-Ncube in order to ascertain the facts.

“The DA will also call on her to suspend any councillors or other officials currently under investigation with immediate effect.  Forensic investigations are little to no use if they are not used to root out corruption.”