SIU authorised to investigate the Department of Defence, KZN Municipality and Mpumalanga Education Department
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed Proclamations 239, 240, and 241 authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate allegations of maladministration relating to the procurement of goods and services in the affairs of the Department of Defence, KwaDukuza Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal, and Mpumalanga Department of Education. Proclamation 239- Department of Defence Proclamation 239 authorises the […]
SIU welcomes the dismissal of a counterclaim brought by a construction firm and it’s directors contracted by Ekurhuleni in R1.9 million fraud matter
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) welcomes the Special Tribunal’s dismissal of Kubwa Kazi Construction, Lebaka Construction, and their owners; Jacob Phungula, Veronica Z. Mabena and Joy M. Seale’s application against the SIU and the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality. The SIU applied to the Special Tribunal to recover R1.97 million from the service providers, who allegedly produced […]
SIu searches Free State Municipality premises for evidence relating to the refurbishment of Brandfort Water Treatment Works and upgrading of Brandfort Sport Centre
On Tuesday, 03 December 2024, the Welkom Magistrate Court granted the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) a warrant to search three premises of Masilonyana Local Municipality in the Free State Province and seize evidence that may assist with an ongoing investigation. At 9: 30 AM on Monday, 09 December 2024, the SIU, assisted by the Directorate […]
SIU welcomes payout of over R800 million by Wits and UFS
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) welcomes the payment of R450 million and R438 million made by the University of Witwatersrand (Wits) and the University of the Free State (UFS) respectively to the SIU emanating from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) investigation. The funds paid by Wits and UFS are unallocated amounts from the […]
SCOPA and SIU renew memorandum of understanding
Parliament, Wednesday, 27 November 2024 – The Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) and the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), today renewed their memorandum of understanding (MoU) at Parliament. The primary purpose of the MoU is to strengthen the relationship between SCOPA and the SIU in relation to investigating and reporting on matters pertaining to irregular, […]
SIU is authorised to investigate alleged maladministration in Airports Company of South Africa, Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality and Ngqushwa Local Municipality
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed four new proclamations authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate allegations of maladministration and corruption in interest rate swap agreements at Airports Company of South Africa related to State Capture findings, two contracts in the Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture, and Recreation; procurement of security services and VIP […]
SIU welcomes the dismissal of two NLC officials following disciplinary hearings
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) welcomes the dismissal of Mr. Sibonelo Vilakazi, former Client Liaison Officer, and Mr. Sanele Dlamini, former Chief Financial Officer and Acting Chief Operations Officer, at the National Lotteries Commission (NLC). The dismissal is a direct result of disciplinary proceedings initiated following SIU referrals based on findings of serious misconduct during […]
SIU secures preservation order against Groen Mintirho (formerly Enviro Mobi) linked to former MP Pule Mabe
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has obtained a preservation order from the Special Tribunal against Groen Mintirho (formerly Enviro Mobi), which is associated with former Parliamentarian Pule Mabe, in connection with alleged procurement irregularities involving the Gauteng Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment (GDARD) and the City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality (EMM). The order […]
Special Tribunal found Hamilton Ndlovu guilty of contempt and ordered 30 days imprisonment
The Special Tribunal has ordered Thabiso Hamilton Ndlovu, a Johannesburg businessman who scored lucrative tenders worth more than R170 million during Covid-19, be imprisoned for 30 days. The order comes after the Tribunal found Ndlovu in contempt of the Tribunal’s forfeiture order issued on 7 June 2022, following the review proceedings -related to the unlawful […]
SIU authorised to investigate SASRIA’s July unrest claims, VUT student accommodation and security, Gauteng Health’s two contracts and tenders in four municipalities
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed six new proclamations and one amendment authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate allegations of maladministration in the affairs of the South African Special Risk Insurance Association (SASRIA) payments relating to July 2021 unrest, two contracts at the Vaal University of Technology, two contracts in Gauteng Department of Health, […]