Water sector anti-corruption forum launch marks a decisive step in safeguarding South Africa’s water resources
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and the Department of Water and Sanitation have launched the Water Sector Anti-Corruption Forum (WSACF) as an arm in the fight against corruption in the water sector. The establishment of the forum follows the findings from 16 Special Investigating Unit (SIU) proclamations related to the Department of Water and Sanitation. […]
Statement read by the Acting Head of the Special Investigating Unit during a press conference to announce the investigation outcomes of the Home Affairs investigation
23 February 2026Members of the media,Honourable Minister of Home Affairs,Valued South Africans participating in this press conference through online channels and other platforms, Good morning. I extend my gratitude for honouring our invitation to attend this event. The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has uncovered a disturbing reality: South Africa’s immigration system has been treated as […]
SIU welcomes High Court ruling that dismisses Hamilton Ndlovu’s appeal attempt
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) welcomes the judgment of the High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Division, Pretoria, which has dismissed the application by Mr Thabiso Hamilton Ndlovu and his associated companies to reinstate their lapsed appeal against the Special Tribunal’s order of 7 June 2022. The dismissal confirms that Ndlovu and his entities have […]
R646 million water supply transfer scheme contract awarded to AECOM has been declared invalid and set aside
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) welcomes the judgment handed down by the Special Tribunal, which declared the R646 million contract awarded to AECOM SA (Pty) Ltd for the emergency upgrading of the Thukela–Goedertrouw Transfer Scheme in KwaZulu-Natal, constitutionally invalid, reviewed and set aside. The scheme, by the Department of Water and Sanitation, was meant to […]
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 […]