SIU is authorised to investigate six tenders at a state mining company and street lights-related contract at Dihlabeng Local Municipality

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed Proclamations 208 and 209 of 2024, authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate allegations of maladministration in the affairs of the African Exploration Mining and Finance Corporation (AEMFC) and Dihlabeng Local Municipality, Free State. Proclamation 208 Proclamation 208 authorises the SIU to investigate serious maladministration in connection with the […]

SIU searches Makana Local Municipality offices, seizes the phones of officials, laptops, hard drives and specific tender related documents

On Thursday, 31 October 2024, the Grahamstown Magistrate Court granted the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) a warrant to search the premises of the Makana Local Municipality, Eastern Cape, and seize evidence that might assist with an ongoing investigation. At 9 am on Friday, 01 November, the SIU, assisted by the Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation, […]

SIU welcomes the arrest of former Transnet Group Capital CEO on fraud and money laundering charges

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) welcomes the arrest and court appearance of former Transnet Group Capital (TGC) Chief Executive Officer Herbert Msagala. He appeared before the Johannesburg Specialised Commercial Crime Court on fraud, corruption, theft, and money laundering charges. Following his first appearance, Mr. Msagala was granted R60,000 bail. The arrest and court appearance follows […]

SIU was authorised to investigate the New Age Breakfast Briefings hosted by the SABC involving four other State Owned Entities, a National Department and seven contracts in Makana Local Municipality

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed Proclamations 206 and 207 of 2024, authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate allegations of corruption and maladministration in the affairs of the South African Broadcasting Corporation’s (SABC) conclusion of an agreement with TNA Media (Pty) Ltd styled as “The New Age Breakfast Briefings” and to seven contracts in […]

SIU welcomes arrests and prosecution of service providers and government officials in R27 million contract

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) welcomes the arrests of key individuals implicated in unlawful procurement and financial mismanagement related to the R33 million contracts awarded to Enviro Mobi by the Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (GDARD) and Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality (EMM). On Wednesday, the accused appeared before the Palmridge Specialised Commercial Crimes Court, […]

SIU and Gauteng Legislature Integrity Commission sign an MOU

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and the Gauteng Provincial Legislature (GPL) Integrity Commission signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Wednesday, 16 October 2024, to strengthen governance, ethics, and integrity through collaborative oversight. Under this MoU, the SIU and GPL Integrity Commissioner will engage in a range of activities to enhance governance, ethics, and integrity. […]

SIU reports a record R8 billion in funds collected, collectible and loss-prevented

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) saved the South African government approximately R8 billion in the 2023/24 financial year. These results stem from effective investigations, speedy litigation, and recovery processes. The amount includes a record recovery of funds in actual cash amounting to R2.28 billion, marking the highest recovery in the SIU’s 27-year history. In addition […]

SIU mourns the passing of it’s founding Head

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) deeply mourns the passing of former Judge Willem Heath, its founding head and a pivotal figure in the fight against corruption. Former Judge Heath, often referred to as “the people’s judge,” was approached by former President Nelson Mandela and the then-Minister of Justice, Dullah Omar, to assist the Department of […]

SIU authorised to investigate the awarding of degrees at Fort Hare University, vehicle and driver licensing, three Provincial Health Departments and two Municipalities

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed six new and two amended proclamations authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate allegations of corruption and maladministration in the affairs of Fort Hare University, the National and Provincial Departments of Transport, Limpopo Department of Sports, Arts and Culture, KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Department of Health, Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, Tlokwe Local […]