Andy Mothibi
Andy Mothibi, the head of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), takes state corruption seriously and is a driving force behind taking on the scourge. 2 of the entities on his radar are the SABC and the National Lotteries Commission. In October, Mothibi informed Parliament the SIU had actually “sent 21 reports to the Presidency on the results of examinations associating with claims of corruption, maladministration and malpractice in the affairs of State organizations”. What makes such work more exceptional is that risks have actually been levelled at the SIU under Mothibi’s management, yet examinations continue.– Caryn Dolley
‘Simon’s Town Resistance Army’
Anybody who believed they might go into the navy town under the cloud of darkness and stay anonymous fulfilled their match when numerous field glasses were trained on the navy dockyard where a particular Lady R had actually berthed. Homeowners sent out updates, area WhatsApp groups were on fire, and every relocation was taped and shared beyond the town, with the story going worldwide. They comprehended that by sharing this info, life was being made uneasy for all the function gamers. Active citizenry at its finest!– Victoria O’Regan
Assad Gaffar, Westville Ratepayers’ Association
Assad Gaffar is a 51-year-old civic advocate and chair of the Westville Ratepayers’ Association who led a rates boycott in eThekwini this year. An often brusque mieliemeal salesperson, Gaffar is a not likely public champ who gathered assistance for needs for civilian oversight of costs. He states patriots desire responsibility in a town beleaguered by corruption.– Greg Ardé DM
This story initially appeared in our weekly Daily Maverick 168 paper, which is readily available countrywide for R29.
