DA urges Ramaphosa to authorise SIU probe into Ekurhuleni’s R2bn billing heist

Author: Siyamtanda CapaPublished on: May 15, 2026Country: South Africa

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DA urges Ramaphosa to authorise SIU probe into Ekurhuleni’s R2bn billing heist

The DA has urged President Cyril Ramaphosa to authorize a probe by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) into a R2 billion billing heist in the Ekurhuleni municipality. This request follows allegations of fraudulent billing and financial mismanagement within the municipality. The DA expressed concerns about transparency and accountability in the management of public funds.

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