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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 the extradition of businessman Michael Lomas

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) welcomes the extradition of entrepreneur Michael Lomas concerning Eskom’s R745 million Kusile power plant allegations of fraud, unauthorised rewards, corruption, and money laundering. Lomas was arrested in April 2021. He is one of five accused of the alleged crimes. His co-accused are former Eskom group executive for group capital division, […]

SIU authorised to investigate allegations of corruption and maladministration in nine Eskom contracts and amendment of the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform investigation

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed has two proclamations- one new and one amendment- authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate allegations of corruption and maladministration in the affairs of Eskom Holdings SOC Limited and the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform and recover any losses suffered by the State. Eskom investigations Proclamation 178 […]

SAP ordered to pay back R500 million earned from invalid Eskom contracts

Systems Applications Products (SAP) has been ordered by the Special Tribunal to pay the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) R500 million within seven days. The order stems from a settlement agreement reached by SIU and SAP on the validity of two contracts awarded by Eskom, which was upheld by the Special Tribunal. Between 2013 and 2016, […]

The SIU welcomes the court appearance of two Eskom officials

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) welcomes the court appearance of two Eskom officials. The appearance follows arrests by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks). The two officials are Ms Thandi Ruth Magagula, employed as an Officer of Safety Risk Management and Ms Nontuthubo Surprise Mahweliri employed as the Maintenance Manager. Both were employed at […]