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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 […]

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. […]

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. […]