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 […]
High Court orders former SABC Board Members to pay R11.5 million for their unlawful decision to grant former COO Hlaudi Motsoeneng a success fee
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) welcomes a default judgment handed down by the High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Division, Johannesburg, which orders three former SABC board members to pay back R11 508 549.12 tied to their unlawful decision to pay Hlaudi Motsoeneng, the former SABC chief operating officer, a success fee he received from […]
SIU investigation into IFMS expanded to include SITA and DPSA
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed Proclamation 281 of 2025 that broadens the scope of a Special Investigating Unit (SIU) probe into the Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS) tender. The new proclamation amends an earlier investigation, initiated by Proclamation R.4 of 2020, which initially focused solely on the affairs of the National Treasury. The investigation has […]
SIU welcomes the sentencing of Free State woman for Covid-19 TERS ghost workers fraud
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) welcomes the sentencing of Ms. Ntsebeng Marygold Moji and her company, Aqua Land and Swimming Services, by the Phuthaditjhaba Magistrate’s Court. The court found Ms. Moji guilty of fraud and money laundering related to the COVID-19 Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme (TERS). Moji was sentenced to a fine of R178,128.36 for […]
Two NLC grant funding applications reviewed and set aside, with a former board member ordered to pay back R21 million
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) welcomes the landmark judgment delivered by the Special Tribunal, which has declared the awarding of grant funding to the Samaritan Initiative NPO (R16.5 million) and Reagile NPC (R4.658 million) unlawful and invalid. The Tribunal further found former NLC board member, Adv. William Elias Huma, his affiliated entities, and the beneficiary […]