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 […]
SIU and Interpol National Central Bureau signs data access agreement
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and Interpol National Central Bureau (NCB) for South Africa have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will allow the SIU to have direct access to Interpol‘s Information System. The SIU was represented by the Head of Unit, Adv. Andy Mothibi and Interpol NCB was represented by Brigadier Ntime […]
SIU authorised to investigate six tenders at Gert Sibande TVET College
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed Proclamation R 144 of 2023, authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate allegations of maladministration and corruption in the affairs of Gert Sibande Technical Vocational Education and Training College and to recover any financial losses suffered by the State or College. Proclamation R 144 of 2023 authorises the SIU […]
SIU and Transnet granted order to interdict pension benefits of former executives worth R8.9 million
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and Transnet have received an order from the Special Tribunal to interdict pension payout due to two former Transnet executives linked to fruitless and wasteful expenditure of approximately R33.5 million. In terms of the Special Tribunal order – dated 23 October 2023- Lerato Mary Theresa Makenete, former executive manager responsible […]