Ntuthuzelo Nene28 March 2025 | 17:15

SIU launching corruption & maladministration probe into govt depts, SOEs

The investigation will cover the National Skills Fund, the Public Works Department, Human Settlements Department, the SABC, Eskom, PetroSA, Transnet, the South African Airways, Alexkor, and the South African Council for Educators.

SIU launching corruption & maladministration probe into govt depts, SOEs

Special Investigating Unit (SIU) head, Advocate Andy Mothibi. Picture: SIU/Facebook

CAPE TOWN - The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is launching a widespread corruption and maladministration probe involving government departments and state-owned entities.
 
The investigation will cover the National Skills Fund, the Public Works Department, Human Settlements Department, the SABC, Eskom, PetroSA, Transnet, the South African Airways, Alexkor, and the South African Council for Educators.
 
These investigations aim to recover financial losses suffered by the state.
 
SIU spokesperson Kaiser Kganyago said the unit would also identify systemic failures and recommend measures to prevent future losses.
  
"In as far as the National Skills Fund is concerned, Proclamation 253 of 2025 authorises the SIU to investigate allegations of serious maladministration, improper and unlawful conduct by officials or employees of the Department of Higher Education and Training and the possible mismanagement of funds allocated to the National Skills Fund."