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Designer to the stars, Rubicon forced to pay back R2.7 million in skills funds scandal The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has confirmed that it has signed an agreement with Rubicon Communications to repay R2.7 million that was misused from funds originally meant for skills development. Hangwani Nengovhela is the founder, owner, and creative director of Rubicon, a prominent South African luxury fashion house established in 2002. The SIU’s forensic analysis revealed that the funds were spent within two months of receipt, between November and December 2018, long before the training could begin. The money was diverted to cover Rubicon’s operational expenses, logistics, machinery purchases, rentals, loan repayments, school fees and personal transfers. This misuse of funds meant that the leadership programme never took place, and 100 learners were denied the opportunity to gain critical skills that could have improved their livelihoods. According to the SIU, the money was intended to empower and upskill beneficiaries, but was instead used improperly, prompting a full investigation by the unit. The SIU said the agreement forms part of efforts to recover public funds and hold entities accountable for financial misconduct. The R2.7 million will now be paid back following the findings of the investigation. Rubicon Communications CC was initially awarded R2,699,968.75 by the NSF in November 2018 to deliver a leadership and skills development programme for 100 learners. The project was meant to start in 2019 and run for 12 months, equipping learners with a National Certificate in Clothing, Textile, Footwear and Leather Manufacturing. The unit stressed that money allocated for skills development is meant to uplift communities and create opportunities — not to be diverted for unauthorised use. The SIU has been cracking down on the misuse of public funds and says it will continue to pursue recoveries where wrongdoing is uncovered. " The SIU does not arrest. It is not in our powers to arrest. Our mandate is to investigate corruption and maladministration, recover public funds, and refer evidence for prosecution to the NPA. Arrests are carried out by law enforcement agencies such as the Hawks and SAPS. Signing an AOD does not absolve anyone from prosecution." buzzlifenews.com

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NGOs are at it again. It’s annoying that organisations like @Greenpeace are using their resources to obstruct energy infrastructure projects in South Africa. Decisions about our development path should not be dictated by groups that oppose progress. SA is not alone in pursuing nuclear energy. Many countries are doing the same.













