Johannesburg — South Africa’s opposition Democratic Alliance (DA) has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to authorise a Special Investigating Unit (SIU) probe into an alleged R2 billion revenue shortfall in the City of Ekurhuleni.
The party said the alleged shortfall raises serious concerns about financial accountability and governance within one of South Africa’s largest metropolitan municipalities.
According to the DA, the investigation should determine whether the missing revenue resulted from corruption, administrative failures, financial misconduct, or weaknesses in revenue collection systems.
The party argued that only an independent investigation by the Special Investigating Unit would provide the legal authority and institutional independence necessary to fully examine the matter.
The City of Ekurhuleni, located within Gauteng Province, has faced growing scrutiny over governance and service delivery challenges in recent years.
Municipal governance remains a politically sensitive issue across South Africa, where several local governments have struggled with financial instability, infrastructure deterioration, corruption allegations, and administrative inefficiencies.
Analysts say the DA’s request adds further pressure on the administration of Ramaphosa, as opposition parties continue to intensify criticism over public sector accountability and financial management.
At the time of reporting, the South African presidency had not publicly responded to the request for an SIU investigation.