In its final report, the SIU has noted several government officials name-dropped Zuma in an effort to have parts of the Nkandla project approved.
The unit has filed replies to Minenhle Makhanya’s requests for documents relevant to its claim against him, which relates to work done at Nkandla.
Government is making "great progress" dealing with corruption at state institutions, but figures are still worryingly high, says Minister Jeff Radebe.
Minenhle Makhanya’s lawyer has threatened to have the case against the architect struck off the roll, unless the SIU releases all requested documents.
President Zuma’s architect has filed a court notice, asking the SIU to hand over 40 documents relating to the charges the unit brought against him.
President Jacob Zuma included recommendations that Cabinet review its policy on presidential security and clearly define parameters for spending.
The Special Investigating Unit claim states that the Nkandla upgrades cost almost 10 times what they should have.
​The Special Investigating Unit says it will present its final report on security upgrades to President Jacob Zuma’s homestead in KwaZulu-Natal.
​In an affidavit, the Special Investigating Unit alleges that Dina Pule went beyond her powers to ensure that Zami Nkosi was appointed Usaasa head.
President Jacob Zuma says he will give Parliament a "further report" on his Nkandla home once the SIU completes its investigation.
Gumede’s lawyers plan to serve the summons on the newspaper after it said the SIU was investigating a tender awarded to his IT firm, Gijima.
The Special Investigating Unit will probe the validity of a tender awarded by the department of communications, says the presidency.
The Special Investigating Unit’s Faiek Davids – who was recently re-appointed to the unit – has resigned due to family commitments.
The new SIU head has told Parliament’s portfolio committee on justice that the unit would "reboot" itself in line with the amendment to the SIU Act.
The Special Investigating Unit has recovered R181-million in stolen funds, which it has returned to various national departments and municipalities.
Corruption and theft are robbing North West Province residents of services they should be getting from their municipalities, a report suggests.
Miseria Nyathi is revelling in her controversial reinstatement to the SIU in May after former SIU head Willie Hofmeyr fired her last year.
Acting head of the Special Investigating Unit Nomvula Mokhatla has gone to great lengths to defend her reinstatement of senior manager Miseria Nyathi.
A confidential SIU report highlights irregularities, wasteful expenditure totalling hundreds of millions, as Jonathan Erasmus reports.
The SIU’s capacity to investigate corruption is under threat from a cash crisis that has forced it to terminate the contracts of part-time staff.
The Special Investigating Unit has allegedly told ACDP leader Kenneth Meshoe that fraud and corruption in government is costing the country billions.
Treasury paves way for unit to begin investigation into evidence unearthed by intervention force.
Advocate Willem Heath says the impression that the head of the Special Investigating Unit was partisan could undermine the unit’s work.
Former NDPP Bulelani Ngcuka has commended Willem Heath’s resignation as SIU head, saying the move was in the best interests of the country and SIU.
Former top cop Jackie Selebi’s lawyers will liaise with correctional services about Selebi being unable to report to jail as expected.
Willem Heath has followed a winding road since he last headed the Special Investigating Unit.
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/ 2 December 2011
President Jacob Zuma has relied heavily on the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) in his attempts to demonstrate his determination to fight corruption.
The presidency has rejected claims that Willie Hofmeyr’s removal as Special Investigating Unit head is politically motivated.
There has been mixed reaction to President Jacob Zuma’s replacement of Willie Hofmeyr with Willem Heath as head of the Special Investigation Unit.
More than 100 public works department contracts are being investigated for "irregular expenditure" an internal report leaked to the <i>M&G</i> reveals
Reports say NPA boss Menzi Simelane has suspended the Asset Forfeiture Unit’s KwaZulu-Natal head Knorx Molelle, an ally of Willie Hofmeyr.
Protector asked to intervene in dispute between Hofmeyr and senior unit executive.