SIU searches JB Marks Local Municipality for evidence relating to N12 construction of a flood line canal
On Wednesday, 06 November 2024, the Potchefstroom Magistrate Court granted the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) a warrant to search the premises of JB Marks Local Municipality, formerly Tlokwe Local Municipality in the North West Province, and seize evidence that may assist with an ongoing investigation. At 9h30 am on Thursday, 07 November 2024, the SIU, […]
SIU is authorised to investigate six tenders at a state mining company and street lights-related contract at Dihlabeng Local Municipality
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed Proclamations 208 and 209 of 2024, authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate allegations of maladministration in the affairs of the African Exploration Mining and Finance Corporation (AEMFC) and Dihlabeng Local Municipality, Free State. Proclamation 208 Proclamation 208 authorises the SIU to investigate serious maladministration in connection with the […]
SIU searches Makana Local Municipality offices, seizes the phones of officials, laptops, hard drives and specific tender related documents
On Thursday, 31 October 2024, the Grahamstown Magistrate Court granted the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) a warrant to search the premises of the Makana Local Municipality, Eastern Cape, and seize evidence that might assist with an ongoing investigation. At 9 am on Friday, 01 November, the SIU, assisted by the Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation, […]
SIU welcomes arrests and prosecution of service providers and government officials in R27 million contract
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) welcomes the arrests of key individuals implicated in unlawful procurement and financial mismanagement related to the R33 million contracts awarded to Enviro Mobi by the Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (GDARD) and Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality (EMM). On Wednesday, the accused appeared before the Palmridge Specialised Commercial Crimes Court, […]
SIU reports a record R8 billion in funds collected, collectible and loss-prevented
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) saved the South African government approximately R8 billion in the 2023/24 financial year. These results stem from effective investigations, speedy litigation, and recovery processes. The amount includes a record recovery of funds in actual cash amounting to R2.28 billion, marking the highest recovery in the SIU’s 27-year history. In addition […]
SIU authorised to investigate the awarding of degrees at Fort Hare University, vehicle and driver licensing, three Provincial Health Departments and two Municipalities
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed six new and two amended proclamations authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate allegations of corruption and maladministration in the affairs of Fort Hare University, the National and Provincial Departments of Transport, Limpopo Department of Sports, Arts and Culture, KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Department of Health, Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, Tlokwe Local […]
SIU welcomes the extradition of businessman Michael Lomas
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) welcomes the extradition of entrepreneur Michael Lomas concerning Eskom’s R745 million Kusile power plant allegations of fraud, unauthorised rewards, corruption, and money laundering. Lomas was arrested in April 2021. He is one of five accused of the alleged crimes. His co-accused are former Eskom group executive for group capital division, […]
SIU authorised to investigate allegations of serious maladministration in 24 Dawid Kruiper Local Municipality contracts
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed Proclamation 185 of 2024, authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate allegations of serious maladministration in the affairs of the Dawid Kruiper Local Municipality in the Northern Cape and to recover any financial losses suffered by the State or Municipality. Proclamation 185 of 2024 authorises the SIU to probe […]
Constitutional Court dismisses appeal by Hlaudi Motsoeneng, making him liable to pay back the success fee of R11.5 million
The Constitutional Court has denied Hlaudi Motsoeneng, the former SABC chief operating officer, the opportunity to appeal a Supreme Court of Appeal decision regarding the success fee he received from the public broadcaster. He sought to appeal a January 19, 2023, decision by the Supreme Court of Appeal, which had dismissed his application with costs. […]
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 […]