Ramaphosa appoints Leonard Lekgetho as new SIU chief
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Leonard Lekgetho as the new head of the Special Investigating Unit, effective Tuesday, September 1, following his seven-month stint as acting head of the anti-corruption agency.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Leonard Lekgetho as the new head of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) with effect from September 1. Lekgetho, who has been acting head since February, brings over 19 years of experience to the role, having served in various portfolios within the SIU and as an investigator for the Scorpions.
The SIU's mandate is to investigate serious allegations of corruption, malpractice, and maladministration within State institutions, as well as to take civil action against any wrongdoing uncovered during its investigations. Ramaphosa's choice of Lekgetho aims to secure the stability and effectiveness of the SIU in its ongoing fight against crime and corruption.
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