SIU granted order to freeze three properties and five vehicles linked to the construction of a library in KZN
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has secured a provisional preservation order from the Special Tribunal, freezing three properties and five vehicles associated with Liyabongeka Trading Enterprise CC and its owner, Ms Thabile Jacqueline Xaba. Xaba is a contractor appointed by the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Sports, Arts and Culture (KZNDSAC) to construct a modular library in […]
SIU welcomes judgment declaring Phoenix low-costing housing arrangements unlawful and unconstitutional as three services providers unduly benefitted close to R30 million
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) welcomes the judgment handed down by the Special Tribunal declaring unlawful and unconstitutional the arrangements under which Woodglaze Trading (Pty) Ltd, Madupha Business Enterprise CC and Ready Homes CC were appointed to develop low-cost housing in Phoenix, eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal. The order follows an investigation by the SIU, which found that […]
SIU authorised to investigate five tenders in the Eastern Cape Department of Public Works and Infrastructure
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed Proclamation 344 of 2026, authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate allegations of serious maladministration, corruption, irregular expenditure, and unlawful or improper loss of public funds at the Eastern Cape Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, and to recover any losses incurred by the State or the department. The […]
SIU welcomes freezing of the IT Manager’s pension fund linked to R5.27 million fraudulent Greater Kokstad Local Municipality software tender
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has secured an interim preservation order from the Special Tribunal preventing the KwaZulu-Natal Joint Municipal Pension Fund (NJMPF) from disbursing pension benefits worth R2,768,021.42 to former Greater Kokstad Local Municipality IT Manager, Mr Yaw Owusu-Boakye. This comes after the SIU’s investigation revealed that Owusu-Boakye was the beneficial owner of Obytech […]
SIU welcomes arrest of Govindraju syndicate kingpin linked to Tembisa Hospital R2 billion procurement corruption
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) welcomes the arrest of Mr Stefan Joel Govindraju, who made his first appearance before the Johannesburg Specialised Commercial Crimes Court at Palm Ridge on Monday, 31 August 2026. Govindraju faces multiple charges arising from allegations of the procurement of medical supplies and equipment at Tembisa Hospital. The charges include 70 […]
SIU authorised to investigate a R150 million tender for maintaining 28 km of road at the North-West Department of Public Works and Roads
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed Proclamation 340 of 2026, which authorises the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate allegations of serious maladministration, corruption, irregular expenditure, and unlawful or improper loss of public funds at the North West Department of Public Works and Roads and recover any losses suffered by the State or the department. The […]
SIU secures Special Tribunal judgment holding former Nkandla project architect personally liable to pay for R147.2 million loss
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has secured judgment by the Special Tribunal ordering Mr Minenhle Makhanya, the former architect and principal agent responsible for the security upgrades at former President Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma’s private residence in Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal, to pay the National Treasury R147,269,444.06. This amount represents the financial loss suffered by the National Department […]
SIU secures R3.3 million acknowledgments of debt in the University of Fort Hare accommodation overcharging investigation
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has obtained Acknowledgments of Debt (AoDs) from two companies, with one company paying money into the SIU’s bank account in relation to an investigation concerning the University of Fort Hare (UFH) for overcharging the institution a combined R3,334,808.30 in the leasing of student accommodation. Two service providers, Younus Atcha trading […]
SIU authorised to investigate procurement of 14 backup electricity generators for boreholes and water pump stations at Threewaterskloof Local Municipality in the Western Cape
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed Proclamation 339 of 2026, authorizing the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate allegations of serious maladministration, corruption, irregular expenditure, and unlawful or improper loss of public funds at the Theewaterskloof Local Municipality in the Overberg District, Western Cape, and to recover any financial losses incurred by the Municipality or the […]
SIU welcomes Special Tribunal order authorising sale of Ferrari SF90 Stradale linked to Tembisa Hospital looting
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) welcomes the Special Tribunal’s judgment authorising the sale of a Ferrari SF90 Stradale belonging to the MHR Maumela Family Trust. The proceeds of the sale will be deposited into an interest-bearing trust account and used to maintain assets under the curatorship established in connection with the SIU’s investigation into alleged […]