SIU is authorised to investigate alleged maladministration in Airports Company of South Africa, Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality and Ngqushwa Local Municipality
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed four new proclamations authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate allegations of maladministration and corruption in interest rate swap agreements at Airports Company of South Africa related to State Capture findings, two contracts in the Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture, and Recreation; procurement of security services and VIP […]
SIU welcomes the dismissal of two NLC officials following disciplinary hearings
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) welcomes the dismissal of Mr. Sibonelo Vilakazi, former Client Liaison Officer, and Mr. Sanele Dlamini, former Chief Financial Officer and Acting Chief Operations Officer, at the National Lotteries Commission (NLC). The dismissal is a direct result of disciplinary proceedings initiated following SIU referrals based on findings of serious misconduct during […]
SIU secures preservation order against Groen Mintirho (formerly Enviro Mobi) linked to former MP Pule Mabe
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has obtained a preservation order from the Special Tribunal against Groen Mintirho (formerly Enviro Mobi), which is associated with former Parliamentarian Pule Mabe, in connection with alleged procurement irregularities involving the Gauteng Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment (GDARD) and the City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality (EMM). The order […]
SIU authorised to investigate SASRIA’s July unrest claims, VUT student accommodation and security, Gauteng Health’s two contracts and tenders in four municipalities
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed six new proclamations and one amendment authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate allegations of maladministration in the affairs of the South African Special Risk Insurance Association (SASRIA) payments relating to July 2021 unrest, two contracts at the Vaal University of Technology, two contracts in Gauteng Department of Health, […]
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 […]