Question NW828 to the Minister of Public Service and Administration
09 April 2024 - NW828
Komane, Ms RN to ask the Minister of Public Service and Administration
In light of the report by the Public Service Commission that there are cases handled through the National Anti-Corruption Hotline and others that have been under investigation for more than three years, what are the reasons that these cases take so much time to be concluded?
Reply:
Cases reported through the National Anti-Corruption Hotline (NACH) are referred to departments, public agencies and other public bodies for investigation in accordance with the agreed protocols. These departments, public agencies and other public bodies are required to investigate the referrals in terms of their particular mandates on investigations. Problems experienced by departments in the handling of NACH cases appear to be linked to the lack of investigative capacity, financial constraints and the fact that some departments do not have appropriate structures or specialized units to deal with the cases as required by the Minimum Anti-Corruption Capabilities set by Cabinet.
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