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 […]
SIU investigation into North West Development Corporation expanded to include more Tokiso Security Services cc contracts
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed Proclamation 270 of 2025, amending Proclamation 30 of 2019 to expand the Special Investigating Unit’s (SIU) probe into the North West Development Corporation (NWDC). The amendment specifically authorises the SIU to investigate contracts awarded to Tokiso Security Services CC to provide security services to the NWDC and other provincial government […]
Health Sector Anti-Corruption Forum holds quarterly meeting showcasing progress in combatting fraud and corruption
The Health Sector Anti-Corruption Forum (HSACF) held its quarterly meeting on June 27, 2025, bringing together stakeholders from law enforcement, government, civil society, and the private sector to review progress in tackling fraud, corruption, and maladministration in the health sector. The meeting underscored the forum’s commitment to accountability and transparency, with key updates provided by […]
Local Government Anti-Corruption Forum holds quarterly meeting to strengthen accountability and ethical leadership
The Local Government Anti-Corruption Forum (LGACF) convened its quarterly meeting on Thursday, 26 June 2025, to assess progress in combating corruption and promoting ethical governance in municipalities across South Africa. Established in September 2020 under the chairship of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and supported by the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) […]
Two Mpumalanga Health Department PPE contracts worth R9.1 million declared unlawful and invalid
The Special Tribunal has ruled that two personal protective equipment (PPE) contracts awarded by the Mpumalanga Department of Health to Vitae Zoe (Pty) Ltd, to the combined value of R9 120 000.00, were unlawful and invalid. These contracts were for the supply and delivery of 3,000 infrared non-contact digital body temperature devices, as well as […]
SIU obtains preservation order for Limpopo farm linked to National Lotteries Commission investigation
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has secured a preservation order from the Special Tribunal to freeze the immovable property of Portion 15 of the Farm Zandrivierspoort in Limpopo Province. This action is part of an investigation into the misappropriation of funds from the National Lotteries Commission (NLC), which were intended for the construction of old […]
Special Tribunal freezes R20.3 million in assets linked to irregular Transnet contracts
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and Transnet have obtained a preservation order from the Special Tribunal to freeze around R20.3 million worth of movable and immovable properties, which include luxury vehicles and high-value properties. This action is part of an ongoing investigation into three allegedly irregular contracts for property valuation services with Transnet SOC Limited. […]
SIU obtains preservation order to freeze luxury property linked to alleged misuse of National Lotteries Commission funds
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has secured a preservation order from the Special Tribunal to freeze the immovable property located at Midstream Estate, Gauteng, pending the finalisation of civil proceedings into the alleged misuse of funds allocated by the National Lotteries Commission (NLC). The order interdicts Israel Mathibe, Smart Safety PPE and any other party […]
SIU secures court order to interdict R3.3 million pension payout to former Gauteng Agricultural HOD amidst allegations of financial mismanagement in Enviro Mobi investigation
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has obtained an interim court order from the Special Tribunal to interdict the Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) from processing the pension benefits of Ms. Matilda Matozi Gasela, former Head of Department (HOD) at the Gauteng Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Land Reform (GDARD) of approximately R3.3 million. The […]