Special investigating unit
SIU warns media, public against compromising work into COVID-19 fraud
The unit was responding to reports that it has made presentations to President Cyril Ramaphosa about its probe into the COVID-19 fraud and wrongdoing.
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SIU locks in on dodgy Eskom employees
More than 5,500 Eskom employees have been referred to the utility for disciplinary proceedings for, among other things, not declaring their financial interests or doing business with the entity.
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Premier Mabuyane receives SIU report on corruption claims involving officials
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is leading the probe and it came as government appeared to be upping the ante in its war on corruption.
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ANCYL in Gauteng defends Makhura as Denosa calls for him to go on special leave
In a statement on Monday, the league said the nurses’ union's calls for Gauteng Premier David Makhura to step aside were ill-informed and irrational.
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SIU investigating PPE contracts worth over R8 billion
The SIU has been hard at work since March following complaints of scandals in the procurement of PPE across the country and Kaizer Kganyago said they were probing more than 700 companies.
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SIU refutes Masuku’s claim that it’s venturing into a political game
Masuku was fired by Premier David Makhura on the back of the findings of a preliminary report by the SIU.
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MPs want De Lille to be charged for Beitbridge border fence saga
That’s the view of MPs serving on the public works oversight committee which has inspected the controversial infrastructure.
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Suspects rounded up over FS asbestos project due in court on Friday
Five suspects were arrested, one was expected to hand himself over, and one was still at large
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SIU runs into some obstacles in probes into COVID-19 response malfeasance
The unit is looking into contracts signed during the coronavirus outbreak for the provision of services and goods like personal protective gear.
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More than 700 firms being probed for PPE, COVID-19 tender irregularities - SIU
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is leading hundreds of investigations into the procurement of personal protective gear (PPE).
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We have nothing to hide, says Cedeberg Mayor Qunta after SIU raid
Local government MEC Anton Bredell said it was the second council in the province to be raided by the SIU.
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SIU says it'll recover money lost in Beitbridge case, officials to face action
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) briefed Parliament’s money watchdog Scopa on Tuesday.
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Businesses implicated in Gauteng's PPE scandal given 5 days to appeal SIU order
An order was granted on Thursday by the SIU’s Special Tribunal to freeze R38.7 million from almost 40 businesses.
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SIU promises serious consequences for those caught in COVID-19 tender corruption
Special Investigating Unit (SIU) head Advocate Andy Mothibi briefed Parliament’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) on the agency’s investigations into contracts and their terms of reference.
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SIU probing over 150 COVID-19 contracts in Gauteng worth R2.2bn, Scopa told
The SIU is also looking into hundreds of companies used to procure goods and services for the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
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De Lille ready 'to open bank accounts' as MPs question Beitbridge fence tender
Public Works Minister Patricia De Lille and officials from her department briefed Parliament’s Public Works Committee about its investigation into the Beitbridge border fence.
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AFU to help Eskom recoup nearly R4bn from former execs, board members
Last week, the Special Investigating unit and power company went to the High Court in Pretoria to fight for the funds said to be looted by ex-officials and the Gutpa family.
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'Days of corruption over': David Makhura invites SIU to conduct lifestyle audit
On Friday, Makhura announced that the provincial government would pursue criminal and civil suits against those who are identified in the Special Investigating Unit’s reports as corrupt or conduits of crime.
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Former Eskom Group CEO Koko ‘looking forward’ to SIU summons
The unit and Eskom have approached to the Pretoria High Court, seeking to recover funds from former board members, executives, members of the Gupta family and their associates.
