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SIU and Transnet welcome High Court decision to set aside the R8 billion locomotive contract

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and Transnet SOC Ltd are pleased to announce the momentous judgment delivered by the High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Division, which sets aside the 2014 contract between Transnet and Wabtec South Africa Technologies (formerly GE South Africa Technologies) for the procurement of 233 diesel locomotives, valued at approximately R8 […]

SIU to investigate the National Skills Fund, Department of Public Works and Infrastructure and expand inquiries into SABC, Eskom, PetroSA, Transnet, SAA, Human Settlements, Alexkor and SACE

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed five proclamations—two new and three amendments—authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate allegations of corruption and maladministration in the affairs of the National Skills Fund and the National Department of Public Works and Infrastructure. The President has also amended existing proclamations to expand the scope of investigations into the […]

SIU and Transnet secured settlement agreements worth at least R31.4 million following a Special Tribunal order

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and Transnet have signed multiple settlement agreements totalling over R31.4 million following a Special Tribunal order that set aside several unlawful contracts. These agreements, which involve repayments from companies and individuals who benefitted from irregular transactions, form part of ongoing efforts to recover financial losses suffered by the state and […]

SIU welcomes the arrest of former Transnet Group Capital CEO on fraud and money laundering charges

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) welcomes the arrest and court appearance of former Transnet Group Capital (TGC) Chief Executive Officer Herbert Msagala. He appeared before the Johannesburg Specialised Commercial Crime Court on fraud, corruption, theft, and money laundering charges. Following his first appearance, Mr. Msagala was granted R60,000 bail. The arrest and court appearance follows […]

SIU was authorised to investigate the New Age Breakfast Briefings hosted by the SABC involving four other State Owned Entities, a National Department and seven contracts in Makana Local Municipality

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed Proclamations 206 and 207 of 2024, authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate allegations of corruption and maladministration in the affairs of the South African Broadcasting Corporation’s (SABC) conclusion of an agreement with TNA Media (Pty) Ltd styled as “The New Age Breakfast Briefings” and to seven contracts in […]

SIU authorised to investigate serious maladministration, including the reinstatement of the former Transnet CEO and contracts in the Umzumbe Local Municipality, Masilonyana Local Municipality and Gauteng Department of Human Settlement

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed Proclamations 181, 182, 183 and 184 of 2024, authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate allegations of serious maladministration within Transnet, Gauteng Provincial Department of Human Settlement, Umzumbe Local Municipality, and Masilonyana Local Municipality and to recover any financial losses suffered by the State. Proclamation 184 of 2024 Proclamation […]

SIU authorised to investigate allegations of serious maladministration in five Transnet lease agreements

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed Proclamation 174 of 2024, authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate allegations of serious maladministration within Transnet and to recover any financial losses suffered by the State or Transnet. The proclamation empowers the SIU to probe the procurement processes and contractual agreements related to the leasing of properties belonging […]

Transnet and SIU launch proceedings against Nedbank on swap transactions

[Johannesburg, 26 July 2024] Transnet and the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) have jointly instituted proceedings against Nedbank out of the Johannesburg High Court to set aside interest rate swap transactions which took place in 2015 and 2016 between Transnet and Nedbank, and under which Nedbank profited in excess of R2,736,094,704.82. Transnet and the SIU also […]