SACP welcomes raid on Smith, Limberg offices, calls on Hawks to redouble efforts against corruption in CoCT

JOHANNESBURG - The South African Communist Party (SACP) in the Brian Bunting District in Cape Town is urging the Hawks to intensify its efforts against alleged illicit activities among city officials.

The call comes after the Hawks raided the offices of two mayoral committee members, JP Smith and Xanthea Limberg, amid allegations of tender fraud in the construction sector. 

ALSO READ: 

• WC DA waiting for more details on raid on JP Smith's office before commenting on matter
• Cape Town MMC JP Smith labels raid a smear campaign

SACP spokesperson Monde Nqulwana praised the Hawks' actions, calling it a crucial step toward ending corruption.

"The raids validate our long-standing grievances about widespread tender fraud in the administration in the city working in the interests of a narrow, privileged group at the expense of working-class communities. The 24 January 2025 raids at mayoral committee members, Xanthea Limberg and Jean-Pierre Smith, regarding the Housing Directorate and suspected tender fraud, confirms the SACP's persistent stand in fighting corrupt governance under the DA."