SIU authorised to investigate four vaccine research procurement contracts at DSTI, Innovation Agency, UKZN and CSIR and amends SAA probe
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed a new proclamation and amendment proclamation authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate allegations of serious maladministration and improper or unlawful conduct in the affairs of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) and the Council for Scientific […]
SIU secures order to freeze R2.7 million of Tintswalo Chauke’s divorce settlement in fight against fraud and corruption
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has successfully obtained a preservation order from the Special Tribunal, allowing it to freeze R2.7 million, including accrued interest, from the sale of land that Tintswalo Patience Chauke received as part of her divorce settlement. Chauke was previously married to Alfred Muzwakhe Sigudla, a recipient of multiple grants from the […]
SIU and specialised police units execute search warrants in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng in R161 million UIF-TERS fraud syndicate investigation
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is today conducting a coordinated search and seizure operation across KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng as part of its ongoing investigation into a sophisticated syndicate that allegedly siphoned approximately R161 million from the Unemployment Insurance Fund’s (UIF) Covid-19 Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme (TERS). The operation is supported by specialised units of the […]
SIU obtains order to freeze assets in R27 million Northern Cape PPE Fraud case
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has secured an interim preservation order from the Special Tribunal to freeze three high-value properties valued at approximately R8.4 million. The properties are linked to the alleged looting of approximately R26.96 million from the Northern Cape Department of Health. This decisive action forms part of the SIU’s ongoing civil proceedings […]
SIU welcomes arrest of Tembisa Hospital employee for corruption and recovers R13.5 million from the official
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) welcomes the arrest of Mr Zacharia Tshisele, an employee at Tembisa Hospital, for alleged corruption. This arrest follows an extensive SIU investigation into procurement irregularities at the hospital. During the investigation, the SIU uncovered evidence that Mr Tshisele received unlawful gratification from various service providers at Tembisa Hospital between 01 […]
SIU welcomes conviction and sentencing of former NWDC CFO Kudakwashe Mpofu for fraud
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) welcomes the conviction and sentencing of former North West Development Corporation Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Kudakwashe Mpofu by the Mmabatho Regional Court on two counts of fraud. On 12 November 2025, Mpofu was sentenced as follows: The conviction follows an SIU investigation into a fraudulent Permanent Residence Permit (PRP) held […]
SIU notes the R600 million settlement agreement between Nedbank and Transnet regarding the interest swap transaction
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) notes the settlement agreement reached between Nedbank and Transnet SOC Limited regarding the interest rate swap transactions. As part of the settlement agreement, Nedbank will pay Transnet R600 million and the SIU and Transnet will withdraw an application in the Gauteng Division of the High Court of South Africa in […]
SIU notes High Court order on matter by Eastern Cape Premier Mabuyane
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) notes the judgment from the High Court of South Africa, Eastern Cape Division, Bhisho, concerning Proclamation 84 of 2022, which relates, among others, to the investigation into the awarding of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at the University of Fort Hare. The judgment issued on 23 October 2025 does not prevent […]
SIU secures R4.7 million PPE corruption order against Tepa Trading in Mpumulanga
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has secured a court order to recover the profits from a R4.73 million PPE contract that was unlawfully awarded by the Mpumalanga Department of Health to Tepa Trading and Projects (Pty) Ltd. The Special Tribunal judgment, delivered on 30 October 2025, sets aside the Department’s April 2020 decision to appoint […]
SIU’s NLC investigation extended to include procurement contracts and extends for a five-year investigation period
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed an amendment to the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) proclamation, which significantly broadens the scope of the Special Investigating Unit’s (SIU) ongoing investigation into the affairs of the NLC. Proclamation R293 of 2025 amends the original investigation mandate (Proclamation R. 32 of 2020) in two critical ways: The newly added matters […]