Ramaphosa appoints SIU veteran Leonard Lekgetho as unit’s permanent head

Author: Lisalee SolomonsPublished on: August 31, 2026Country: South Africa

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Ramaphosa appoints SIU veteran Leonard Lekgetho as unit’s permanent head

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Leonard Lekgetho, a veteran of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), as the unit's permanent head. Lekgetho has extensive experience within the SIU and has been involved in several corruption investigations. This appointment aims to strengthen the fight against corruption in South Africa.

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