Question NW401 to the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
23 March 2023 - NW401
Chetty, Mr M to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
Whether any officials found to have been involved in the New York pilot project where at least R118 million was squandered on a property that does not exist have been criminally charged; if not, why not; if so, what are the details in each case; (2) What total amount of the R118 million has been recovered from officials that have been involved in the pilot project?
Reply:
(1) No criminal charges were brought against any officials at this stage as the arbitration processes are still ongoing and the outcome of the arbitration may strengthen any criminal case that the Department would institute.
(2) No money has been recovered from officials thus far.