Carrim, Msibi and a R168m tender: Ramaphosa orders SIU probe
The probe will also scrutinise the financial dealings between Carrim's joint venture and the late taxi boss Jotham “King Mswazi” Msibi, who died in January 2024.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has directed the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to probe multimillion-rand North West government tenders awarded to companies associated with businessman Suliman Carrim. The investigation, initiated due to allegations of improper conduct, financial impropriety, and potential state losses, will focus on an R168 million contract awarded to Carrim's Transnat Coach Lines and Ziggy Investments.
The probe will also examine financial dealings between Carrim's joint venture and the late taxi boss Jotham "King Mswazi" Msibi, who died in January 2024, as well as the affairs of North West Transport Investment, the entity involved in awarding the tenders. The SIU has been tasked with investigating allegations of improper conduct and undue benefits involving Carrim or other parties, with the potential to seek state recovery or forfeiture of assets based on the findings.
Carrim, already facing criminal charges for repeatedly failing to appear before the Madlanga Commission examining corruption in South Africa's criminal justice system, has been linked to further scrutiny over alleged undisclosed payments to a company connected to Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala, another corruption accused.
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