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 […]
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 […]