ZAPresident Cyril Ramaphosa has officially appointed Leonard Lekgetho as the new head of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), effective Tuesday, September 1. The appointment was confirmed by presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya, who noted that Lekgetho has been serving as acting head since February 2024 after former head Advocate Andy Mothibi took up the role of National Director of Public Prosecutions. Lekgetho, who has spent over 19 years within the SIU, previously held roles including Chief Operations Officer and served as an investigator for the defunct Scorpions unit. His qualifications include law degrees, education, science, forensic auditing, and cyber law diplomas. Magwenya emphasized the importance of the SIU in combating crime and corruption, highlighting its role in investigating state institutions and recovering financial losses.
Bias read (Center): The article presents the appointment of Leonard Lekgetho as SIU chief as a routine administrative decision based on legal provisions. It provides factual information about Lekgetho's background and qualifications without overtly praising or criticizing the appointment. While the SIU is a politically
