15th Commonwealth Regional Conference of Heads of Anti-Corruption Agencies in Africa to drive collaborative solutions against corruption
The 15th Commonwealth Regional Conference of Heads of Anti-Corruption Agencies in Africa is taking place in Cape Town from May 5 to May 9, 2025. This conference unites leaders from 21 African nations to develop actionable strategies under the theme: “Enhancing Inclusive Participation of State and Non-State Actors to Prevent and Combat Corruption.” The conference […]
SIU authorised to investigate allegations of maladministration in 7 tenders at Mbombela Local Municipality
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed a new proclamation authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate allegations of maladministration in Mbombela Local Municipality, Mpumalanga Province’s affairs and recover any losses the State suffered. Proclamation 257 of 2025 authorises the SIU to investigate serious maladministration in connection with seven tenders involving the affairs of the Mbombela […]
SIU secures preservation order against the pension benefit of former SANDF official for Covid-19-related corruption
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has secured a preservation order from the Special Tribunal, effectively interdicting the Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) and the Government Pensions Administration Agency (GPAA) from paying out a pension benefit of approximately R1.5 million due to Ms Nangamso Tyibilika, a former senior official of the South African National Defence Force […]
Joint Statement : SIU and Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund sign MOU to enhance collaboration against fraud and maladministration
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and the Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund (LPFF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Thursday morning aimed at bolstering cooperation in investigating fraud, corruption, and maladministration in the legal profession and related sectors. The partnership is established under the framework provided by Chapter 3 of the Constitution of the Republic […]
SIU and Transnet welcome High Court decision to set aside the R8 billion locomotive contract
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and Transnet SOC Ltd are pleased to announce the momentous judgment delivered by the High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Division, which sets aside the 2014 contract between Transnet and Wabtec South Africa Technologies (formerly GE South Africa Technologies) for the procurement of 233 diesel locomotives, valued at approximately R8 […]
SIU to investigate the National Skills Fund, Department of Public Works and Infrastructure and expand inquiries into SABC, Eskom, PetroSA, Transnet, SAA, Human Settlements, Alexkor and SACE
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed five proclamations—two new and three amendments—authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate allegations of corruption and maladministration in the affairs of the National Skills Fund and the National Department of Public Works and Infrastructure. The President has also amended existing proclamations to expand the scope of investigations into the […]
Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber and Special Investigating Unit Head Andy Mothibi tolaunch Border Management and Immigration Anti-Corruption Forum (BMIACF)
The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, and Special Investigating Unit Head, Adv Andy Mothibi, are scheduled to launch the Border Management and Immigration Anti-Corruption Forum (BMIACF) on Tuesday, 25 April 2025, in Pretoria. This initiative forms a key part of the intensified and coordinated effort to clamp down on corruption in this sector. […]
SIU welcomes Special Tribunal judgment against former NLC executive pleading poverty
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) welcomes the judgment delivered by the Special Tribunal which dismissed the application by former National Lotteries Commission (NLC) Chief Risk Officer, Marubini Livingstone Ramatsekisa, to release R1.2 million of his R1.4 million from his preserved pension fund for a living and legal expenses claim. The 18 March 2025 judgment upholds […]
SIU obtains interim interdict to prevent R10 million mansion proceeds from being paid to a former NLC board member
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has successfully obtained an interim interdict from the Special Tribunal to preserve R10 million in proceeds from the sale of a Waterkloof, Pretoria, mansion, which is linked to an ongoing investigation into alleged corruption and maladministration involving the National Lotteries Commission (NLC).The property in question is owned by the BDH […]
Service providers ordered to pay back profits earned from irregular PPE contracts awarded by KZN Social Development worth R21 million
The Special Tribunal, through nine unopposed orders, has ordered 16 service providers to pay back profits linked to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) by the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Social Development (DSD) following allegations of irregularities and inflated pricing in awarded contracts. The Special Tribunal has also set aside these contracts and declared them unlawful and invalid. […]