Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala says he has identified what he describes as illegal operations within South Africa’s Department of Public Works. In response to the concerns, Zikalala alerts oversight bodies, including the Auditor-General and the Public Service Commission, and calls for investigations. The allegations centre on an internal unit within the department, which Zikalala says is operating outside required legal and administrative processes. The reports indicate that the matter is being treated as a compliance and governance issue, with the deputy minister seeking formal scrutiny by the country’s relevant accountability institutions. Details released in the available accounts focus on Zikalala’s disclosure and his request that investigators assess the unit’s conduct, records, and adherence to applicable rules. The outlets frame the development as a prompt for oversight rather than a final determination of wrongdoing, noting that investigations are required to establish the facts and any potential breaches.