The State IT Agency (SITA) is committed to following its internal investigations through to their “proper” end, including the laying of criminal charges, says acting CEO Nontobeko Ntsinde.
Last month, three senior members of the organisation were suspended pending the outcome of investigations into corruption and colluding with suppliers.
Ramabele Magoma Nthite, shared services executive, and strategic services chief Moses Mthimunye had - until weeks earlier - led the state-owned entity as part of public services and administration minister Richard Baloyi's “tripartite acting CEO team”. The third executive, Ranti Mahlabana, was GM for human resource services.
The investigation into the three executives is still ongoing, says Ntsinde.
Prosecuting power
Should any investigation uncover criminal activity, Ntsinde says SITA is prepared to follow through with the laying of charges with relevant organisations.
“We are past the phase where things can be swept under the carpet. We are on a path to restore confidence in the agency. This will not be achieved unless we can demonstrate our commitment to taking action against corruption, to show there are consequences to such activities, which cannot be avoided,” explains Ntsinde.
The audit and risk committee of the SITA board is leading the investigatory process on behalf of the organisation, says Ntsinde. This panel has been given the pool of reports that were compiled by various internal and external teams over the past two years, to consolidate and advise the board on a way forward.
“In time, we expect to receive further reporting from the committee on the remaining investigations,” says Ntsinde.
Until the committee provides its report to the board, Ntsinde says she is unable to speculate on how many - if any - further employees could face disciplinary action.
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