SIU completes 90% of phase 2 in the NLC investigation and makes new revelations
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has completed 90% of the second phase in its three phased National Lotteries Commission (NLC) investigation. The investigation in its totality is worth approximately R1.4 billion, which the State and the NLC have allegedly lost due to corruption at the organisation. The value of each phase is: The SIU appeared […]
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 […]
SIU authorised to investigate allegations of corruption and maladministration in Northern Cape Economic Development, Trade and Investment Promotion Agency
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed Proclamation R151 of 2024 authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate allegations of corruption of seven contracts and serious maladministration of salary adjustments in the affairs of Northern Cape Economic Development, Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (NCEDA), and to recover any financial losses suffered by the State and NCEDA. […]
SIU makes further progress in NSFAS investigation with more than R737 million in recoveries
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has so far made a recovery totalling R737 926 351. The figure includes R688 220 611.56 in unallocated funds and signed acknowledgement of debt agreements of R49 705 739.60 as part of an investigation into the affairs of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). The unallocated funds are due […]
SIU authorised to investigate allegations of maladministration of a project by the Eastern Cape Rural Development Agency
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed Proclamation R147 of 2024 authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate allegations of serious maladministration in the affairs of Eastern Cape Rural Development Agency (ECRDA), and to recover any financial losses suffered by the State and ECDRA. Proclamation R147 of 2024 authorises the SIU to probe the procurement and/or […]
SIU welcomes High Court’s dismissal of 999 Music and Arthur Mafokate’s attempt to cancel preservation order for NLC-funded property in Midrand
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) welcomes a judgment from the High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Division, Pretoria, to dismiss with costs an application brought by 999 Music and its founder Arthur Mafokate to reconsider a preservation order of a luxury property in Midrand. The property- an upmarket guest house- was purchased with funds from […]
Public warned of Adv. Andy Mothibi imposters soliciting money from public representatives
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has received several reports of individuals purporting to be Head of the SIU, Adv. Andy Mothibi or his representatives and go around soliciting money from public representatives, office bearers, and members of the judiciary. The reports were received in the North West and Free State provinces this week, prompting the […]
SIU granted order to interdict pension benefits of former NLC official
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has obtained an order from the Special Tribunal to interdict pension payout due to former National Lotteries Commission’s (NLC) Grant Manager, Marubini Ramatsekisa. Ramatsekisa allegedly orchestrated a scheme that resulted in the NLC losing approximately R4 million. The Special Tribunal order -dated 12 December 2023- interdicts Ramatsekisa from withdrawing his […]
South Africa’s Infrastructure Built Anti-Corruption Forum (IBACF) welcomes SAPS progress in tackling construction mafia
The Infrastructure Built Anti-Corruption Forum (IBACF) wishes to congratulate the South African Police Services and law enforcement agencies on their progress in tackling the criminal elements involved in the extortion and threats to construction workers, construction projects and investment in infrastructure of the country. The IBACF convened its quarterly meeting on 12 December 2023 to […]
Border fence contractors lose appeal to keep profits earned from R40 million Covid-19 contracts
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) welcomes the judgment of the High Court of South Africa: Gauteng Division, Johannesburg, which dismissed an application brought by Caledon River Properties Pty Ltd and Profteam CC to appeal a decision of the Special Tribunal to strip them of profits earned from the construction of a border mesh fence during […]