SIU welcomes SCA’s dismissal of Hlaudi Motsoeneng appeal bid to avoid paying R11.5 million paid to him as success fee for Multichoice deal
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) welcomes the ruling by the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) to dismiss with costs an application brought by the public broadcaster’s former Chief Operating Officer Hlaudi Motsoeneng to appeal the order of the High Court of South Africa: Gauteng Local Division, Johannesburg, declaring the decision of the then SABC Board […]
SIU, Hawks search Home Affairs offices in five provinces and seize evidence to assist in an ongoing investigation
On 17 May 2024, at around 09:00, the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) with the assistance of the Directorate of Priority Crimes Investigations, also known as the Hawks, conducted searches and seized evidence at Home Affairs offices in five provinces as part of an ongoing investigation into the affairs of the Department of Home Affairs. The […]
Warning: Scammers impersonating Head of SIU
Dear members of the media, The SIU has become aware of the scammers who are going around impersonating the Head of the SIU (Adv Andy Mothibi) by sending messages to members of the public and his contact list saying that he has changed his number. This is a scam. Please ignore those messages. We are […]
SIU welcomes the recovery of stolen government land meant for low-income housing and a school
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) welcomes a forfeiture order by the High Court of South Africa: Gauteng Division, Pretoria, to the SIU and Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) linked to the fraudulent transfer of government land to private entities and individuals. The forfeiture order is for the following: • Farm 33 Zuurfontein, in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng Province […]
Former Athletics South Africa’s Acting CEO paid back ill-gained NLC funds to the SIU
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has received full payment from Terrence Magogodela, the former acting CEO of Athletics South Africa (ASA), for the funds he unduly gained from the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) grant funding for a sports facility development. Mr. Magogodela entered into a settlement agreement with the SIU in June 2023. In terms […]
The SIU warns the public of scammers pretending to be the Head of the SIU
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) cautions the public about scammers pretending to be the Head of the SIU, Adv. Andy Mothibi, and members of the Unit. The scammers are trying to solicit funds from members of the public in the name of Adv. Mothibi and the SIU. The SIU has taken steps to investigate and […]
SIU authorised to investigate the “War on Leaks” Programme and two other water projects linked to the Department of Water and Sanitation
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed Proclamation 164 of 2024, authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate allegations of serious maladministration in the Department of Water and Sanitation and to recover any financial losses suffered by the State or the Department. Proclamation 164 of 2024 authorises the SIU to probe serious maladministration in connection with […]
SIU to investigate armed security contract at the Moqhaka Local Municipality
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed Proclamation 163 of 2024, authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate allegations of serious maladministration in the affairs of the Moqhaka Local Municipality, Free State Province and to recover any financial losses suffered by the State or the Municipality. Proclamation 163 of 2024 authorises the SIU to investigate procuring […]
Border fence contractors lose appeal to keep profits earned from R40 million Convid-19 contracts at the Supreme Court of Appeal
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) welcomes the judgment of the Supreme Court of Appeal, which dismissed a special leave to appeal application brought by Caledon River Properties Pty Ltd and Profteam CC to appeal a decision of the High Court and Special Tribunal to strip them of profits earned from the construction of a border […]
SIU authorised to investigate the Tokologo Local Municipality and the Sol Plaatjie Local Municipality for the procurement of street lights and an electrification project
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed Proclamation 162 of 2024, authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate allegations of serious maladministration in the Tokologo Local Municipality in the Free State province and the Sol Plaatjie Local Municipality in the Northern Cape province and to recover any financial losses suffered by the State or the municipalities. […]