Johannesburg – The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) will introduce new evidence in the R150 million Digital Vibes scandal involving former Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize, his family, and several companies, reports say.
According to SABC News, the Special Tribunal approved the admission of a critical affidavit detailing how public funds for Covid-19 and National Health Insurance (NHI) communication contracts were allegedly misappropriated.
Investigators claim the Mkhize family personally benefitted from these funds without providing any services, and the SIU says the affidavit is essential to ensure the case reflects all key findings, the report said.
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South Africa’s Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has brought new evidence in its case against Digital Vibes and former health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize, and some of his family members. The SIU says the crucial new evidence in the 8,5 million dollar Digital Vibes scandal,…
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Mkhize, who resigned as health minister in 2021 when the scandal broke, has consistently denied wrongdoing.
🔴New Evidence Admitted in R150 Million Digital Vibes Scandal Involving Zweli Mkhize🔴
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has won a key victory in its fight against corruption linked to the controversial Digital Vibes contracts. This week, Special Tribunal Judge Thandi Norman… pic.twitter.com/bc7FrG8vQv
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