1. Yes. The Kannaland Local Municipality is under investigation by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks).
( a ) Below are the allegations being investigated:
- Allegations that the Mayor interferes in the appointment of employees
- Allegations that numerous contracts were awarded to certain individuals and business entities in contravention of the SCM policy
- The disappearance of the R22m from the main municipal bank account, which amount was discovered 3 weeks later.
(b) The investigation is still continuing.
2. No findings have been made since the investigation has not yet been finalised.