R2.8-million pension payout to former municipal IT manager frozen over alleged tender fraud

• R2.8-million pension payout to former municipal IT manager Yaw Owusu-Boakye frozen over alleged tender fraud
• The investigation found that Owusu-Boakye was a signatory to Obytech Solutions' bank account and had sole control over the funds held in the account, with the municipality receiving little or no value from the services provided
• The SIU is seeking an order directing Obytech Solutions to repay the profits derived from the tender and is part of its efforts to implement investigation outcomes and ensure consequence management