SIU hosts International Fraud Awareness Week to forge stronger law enforcement ties
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) marked the International Fraud Awareness Week on Thursday, 20 November 2025, with a nationwide event. The event was headlined by the Head of the SIU, Adv. Andy Mothibi, with the Public Protector of South Africa, Adv. Kholeka Gcaleka, as the guest speaker. This coordinated activity took place across all SIU […]
SIU notes High Court order on matter by Eastern Cape Premier Mabuyane
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) notes the judgment from the High Court of South Africa, Eastern Cape Division, Bhisho, concerning Proclamation 84 of 2022, which relates, among others, to the investigation into the awarding of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at the University of Fort Hare. The judgment issued on 23 October 2025 does not prevent […]
SIU launches pioneering GBVF First Responder Programme
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has launched a groundbreaking GBVF First Responder Programme. This initiative establishes a national network of trained responders to provide immediate support and referral services to survivors of gender-based violence. The launch culminated in a successful national dialogue on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF), reinforcing the organisation’s commitment to addressing the […]
SIU secures R4.7 million PPE corruption order against Tepa Trading in Mpumulanga
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has secured a court order to recover the profits from a R4.73 million PPE contract that was unlawfully awarded by the Mpumalanga Department of Health to Tepa Trading and Projects (Pty) Ltd. The Special Tribunal judgment, delivered on 30 October 2025, sets aside the Department’s April 2020 decision to appoint […]
SIU authorised to investigate allegations of maladministration in the procurement of printers and photocopy machines
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed a new proclamation authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate allegations of maladministration in the affairs of Siyathemba Local Municipality, situated in the Northern Cape Province, and recover any losses the State suffered. Proclamation 295 of 2025 authorises the SIU to investigate serious maladministration in connection with the procurement […]
SIU secures R2.4 million recovery order in unlawful Mpumalanga PPE contract
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has secured a court order for the recovery of R2,427,333.30, following a Special Tribunal judgment that declared a multimillion-Rand Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) contract unlawful. The Special Tribunal ordered Nozihle Construction and Projects CC to repay this amount to the Mpumalanga Department of Health. The order, handed down on 29 […]
SIU’s NLC investigation extended to include procurement contracts and extends for a five-year investigation period
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed an amendment to the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) proclamation, which significantly broadens the scope of the Special Investigating Unit’s (SIU) ongoing investigation into the affairs of the NLC. Proclamation R293 of 2025 amends the original investigation mandate (Proclamation R. 32 of 2020) in two critical ways: The newly added matters […]
SIU obtains an order to preserve R900 million worth of assets and preserves assets worth approximately R133.5 million on day one of asset preservation operation linked to one of the alleged syndicates that operated at the Tembisa Hospital
On 9 October 2025, the SIU and the Curator (supported inter alia by the South African Police Service and the Johannesburg Metro Police, etc.) appointed by the Special Tribunal at the request of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) initiated the process of preserving assets connected to one of the alleged syndicates that operated at the […]
High Court orders former SABC Board Members to pay R11.5 million for their unlawful decision to grant former COO Hlaudi Motsoeneng a success fee
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) welcomes a default judgment handed down by the High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Division, Johannesburg, which orders three former SABC board members to pay back R11 508 549.12 tied to their unlawful decision to pay Hlaudi Motsoeneng, the former SABC chief operating officer, a success fee he received from […]
SIU’s investigation on “War on Leaks” programme’s scope extended to include Lepelle Northern Water
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed Proclamation 287 of 2025, which amends Proclamation No. R. 164 of 2024 authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate allegations of serious maladministration in the Department of Water and Sanitation and to recover any financial losses suffered by the State or the Department. Proclamation 287 of 2025 expands the […]