Former Athletics South Africa’s Acting CEO paid back ill-gained NLC funds to the SIU
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has received full payment from Terrence Magogodela, the former acting CEO of Athletics South Africa (ASA), for the funds he unduly gained from the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) grant funding for a sports facility development. Mr. Magogodela entered into a settlement agreement with the SIU in June 2023. In terms […]
The SIU warns the public of scammers pretending to be the Head of the SIU
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) cautions the public about scammers pretending to be the Head of the SIU, Adv. Andy Mothibi, and members of the Unit. The scammers are trying to solicit funds from members of the public in the name of Adv. Mothibi and the SIU. The SIU has taken steps to investigate and […]
SIU authorised to investigate the “War on Leaks” Programme and two other water projects linked to the Department of Water and Sanitation
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed Proclamation 164 of 2024, authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate allegations of serious maladministration in the Department of Water and Sanitation and to recover any financial losses suffered by the State or the Department. Proclamation 164 of 2024 authorises the SIU to probe serious maladministration in connection with […]
SIU to investigate armed security contract at the Moqhaka Local Municipality
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed Proclamation 163 of 2024, authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate allegations of serious maladministration in the affairs of the Moqhaka Local Municipality, Free State Province and to recover any financial losses suffered by the State or the Municipality. Proclamation 163 of 2024 authorises the SIU to investigate procuring […]
Border fence contractors lose appeal to keep profits earned from R40 million Convid-19 contracts at the Supreme Court of Appeal
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) welcomes the judgment of the Supreme Court of Appeal, which dismissed a special leave to appeal application brought by Caledon River Properties Pty Ltd and Profteam CC to appeal a decision of the High Court and Special Tribunal to strip them of profits earned from the construction of a border […]
SIU authorised to investigate the Tokologo Local Municipality and the Sol Plaatjie Local Municipality for the procurement of street lights and an electrification project
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed Proclamation 162 of 2024, authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate allegations of serious maladministration in the Tokologo Local Municipality in the Free State province and the Sol Plaatjie Local Municipality in the Northern Cape province and to recover any financial losses suffered by the State or the municipalities. […]
Luxury home and cars linked to Eskom water transport corruption are auctioned to recover money Eskom lost
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU), through the National Prosecuting Authority’s Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU), has obtained a forfeiture order for luxury property in Silver Lakes Estates (Pretoria), a Mercedes Benz Viano and Chevrolet Utility that belongs to former Eskom’s Middle Manager Duduzile Moyo and her husband, Mmoloki Moyo. These movable and immobile properties will now […]
Casambo Exclusive Guest Lodge linked to Eskom water transport corruption is auctioned to recover money Eskom lost
Casambo Exclusive Guest Lodge in Mpumalanga will be auctioned in an online timed auction from Tuesday 26 March 2024 from 10h00 to Thursday 28 March 2024 at 12h00. The sale of the property comes after the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and the Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) of the National Prosecuting Authority received an unopposed forfeiture […]
SCOPA and SIU sign memorandum of understanding
Parliament, Wednesday, 6 March 2024 – The Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) and the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at Parliament.The primary purpose of the MoU is to strengthen the relationship between SCOPA and the SIU in relation to investigating and reporting on matters pertaining to irregular, fruitless, […]
SIU authorised to investigate allegations of corruption and maladministration in Northern Cape Economic Development, Trade and Investment Promotion Agency
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed Proclamation R151 of 2024 authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate allegations of corruption of seven contracts and serious maladministration of salary adjustments in the affairs of Northern Cape Economic Development, Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (NCEDA), and to recover any financial losses suffered by the State and NCEDA. […]