SIU freezes property linked to late actor Presley Chweneyagae, spouse and co-respondents in NLC corruption case
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has obtained a preservation order from the Special Tribunal to freeze a residential property in Hesteapark, Pretoria, linked to the late actor Mr Presley Chweneyagae, his spouse, and several other respondents in a National Lotteries Commission (NLC) corruption case. The order, handed down by Judge M Victor on 18 December […]
SIU secures settlement agreement in NLC grant investigation – Minenhle Dlamini repays R50 000
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has successfully concluded a settlement agreement with Ms. Minenhle Dlamini, one of the beneficiaries of funds irregularly received from the Mshandukani Foundation NPO as part of the ongoing investigation into the misappropriation of National Lotteries Commission (NLC) grant funding. In terms of the settlement agreement, Ms. Dlamini has agreed to […]
SIU authorised to investigate four vaccine research procurement contracts at DSTI, Innovation Agency, UKZN and CSIR and amends SAA probe
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed a new proclamation and amendment proclamation authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate allegations of serious maladministration and improper or unlawful conduct in the affairs of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) and the Council for Scientific […]
SIU secures order to freeze R2.7 million of Tintswalo Chauke’s divorce settlement in fight against fraud and corruption
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has successfully obtained a preservation order from the Special Tribunal, allowing it to freeze R2.7 million, including accrued interest, from the sale of land that Tintswalo Patience Chauke received as part of her divorce settlement. Chauke was previously married to Alfred Muzwakhe Sigudla, a recipient of multiple grants from the […]
SIU and specialised police units execute search warrants in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng in R161 million UIF-TERS fraud syndicate investigation
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is today conducting a coordinated search and seizure operation across KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng as part of its ongoing investigation into a sophisticated syndicate that allegedly siphoned approximately R161 million from the Unemployment Insurance Fund’s (UIF) Covid-19 Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme (TERS). The operation is supported by specialised units of the […]
SIU granted an order to freeze assets linked to Eskom employee involved in the awarding of R54 million tender
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has secured a preservation order from the Special Tribunal to freeze a luxury property in Bendor, Polokwane, and a motor vehicle. This follows an intensive investigation that uncovered an alleged bribery and corruption scheme where an Eskom employee and his family received approximately R8 million in payments from companies unlawfully […]
KZN Education MEC ordered to discipline 16 officials involved in the awarding of R2.5 million irregular mobile toilet contract for schools
The Member of the Executive Council (MEC) of Education in KwaZulu-Natal has been ordered by the Special Tribunal to initiate disciplinary proceedings against multiple departmental officials implicated in the irregular awarding and extension of a R2.5 million contract for chemical toilets at schools. This order was issued as part of a broader judgment that also […]
SIU obtains order to freeze assets in R27 million Northern Cape PPE Fraud case
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has secured an interim preservation order from the Special Tribunal to freeze three high-value properties valued at approximately R8.4 million. The properties are linked to the alleged looting of approximately R26.96 million from the Northern Cape Department of Health. This decisive action forms part of the SIU’s ongoing civil proceedings […]
SIU closes corruption value chain: Investigates Transport fraud, recovers R14.7 million and returns funds to provinces
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has successfully recovered and returned R14.7 million to six Provincial Departments of Transport in its efforts to restore accountability and protect public resources. These funds were irregularly diverted from the Nationwide Rolling Stock Fleet (NRSF) project, and their restitution forms part of a broader investigation under Proclamation R37 of 2017. […]
SIU welcomes arrest of Tembisa Hospital employee for corruption and recovers R13.5 million from the official
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) welcomes the arrest of Mr Zacharia Tshisele, an employee at Tembisa Hospital, for alleged corruption. This arrest follows an extensive SIU investigation into procurement irregularities at the hospital. During the investigation, the SIU uncovered evidence that Mr Tshisele received unlawful gratification from various service providers at Tembisa Hospital between 01 […]