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 investigate multiple-million rand government tenders awarded to companies connected with Suliman Carrim. This initiates an inquiry into possible improper conduct, financial activities, and potential state losses. The investigation centers around a R168 million contract awarded to a joint venture between Carrim's Transnat Coach Lines and Ziggy Investments by the North West Department of Community Safety and Transport Management.
The probe will also examine financial dealings between Carrim's joint venture and Jotham “King Mswazi” Msibi, who passed away in January 2024. The SIU is authorized to explore allegations of improper conduct and undue benefits involving Carrim or other entities. The outcome may lead to attempts to recover or forfeit state assets.
This move adds to the increasing scrutiny surrounding Carrim, who faces criminal charges for repeatedly failing to appear before the Madlanga Commission, which is probing corruption within South Africa's criminal justice system. Carrim claimed he had a heart attack and serious illness after collapsing at a gym. However, the commission found evidence suggesting he shopped and dined for extended periods in Cape Town.
The commission questioned Carrim about allegedly undisclosed payments exceeding R2 million to a company linked to Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala, another corruption suspect facing charges related to an R360 million SAPS health tender.
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