WATER CRISIS: Director-General in Kwazulu-Natal Premier's office, Dr Nonhlanhla Mkhize, gets arrested by Hawks

Director-General in Kwazulu-Natal Premier's office, Dr Nonhlanhla Mkhize was arrested this morning by the Hawks as part of an ongoing probe into malfeasance at bulk water utility Mhlathuze Water. (Read More Here).

The Hawks have arrested DG in KZN premier's office, Nonhlanhla Mkhize, as a part of its operation looking into malfeasance at uMhlathuze water. 

It's understood that an ongoing operation into maladministration and financial misconduct.

Last month the Hawks also launched an inquiry into suspended CFO Babongile Mnyandu and CEO Mthokozisi Duze. The suspensions come after a probe when a whistleblower sent a letter to the Hawks earlier this year with allegations of maladministration.

The accused are charged with contravention of the Public Finance Management Act, fraud, corruption and money laundering.

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