South Africa's Department of Correctional Services has suspended its chief financial officer, Marumule, pending an investigation into alleged fraud involving a coal supply tender. According to TimesLIVE, Minister Pieter Groenewald has vowed tough action as the probe into the alleged tender irregularities deepens. The suspension forms part of broader efforts to address corruption within the department's procurement processes.
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