South Africa: SIU Authorised to Investigate Health Department and 'Life Esidimeni' NGOs - Zuma

President Jacob Zuma has signed a proclamation allowing the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) to investigate allegations against Gauteng's provincial department of health, according to a statement from the government.

In terms of the Special Investigations Unit and Special Tribunals Act of 1996, the SIU has been tasked with investigating matters relating to unlawful and improper conduct on the part of 28 non-governmental organisations (NGOs) that were tasked with taking care of mental health patients, the statement read.

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