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Special Investigating Unit

Heath ‘quit in the national interest’
Article
/ 20 December 2011

Heath ‘quit in the national interest’

Advocate Willem Heath says the impression that the head of the Special Investigating Unit was partisan could undermine the unit’s work.

By Staff Reporter
Heath’s surprise resignation widely welcomed
Article
/ 15 December 2011

Heath’s surprise resignation widely welcomed

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.

By Staff Reporter
Selebi’s lawyers to appeal with prison officials
Article
/ 5 December 2011

Selebi’s lawyers to appeal with prison officials

Former top cop Jackie Selebi’s lawyers will liaise with correctional services about Selebi being unable to report to jail as expected.

By Staff Reporter
Willem Heath: from Madiba, to Kebble, and Zuma
Article
/ 2 December 2011

Willem Heath: from Madiba, to Kebble, and Zuma

Willem Heath has followed a winding road since he last headed the Special Investigating Unit.

By Sam Sole Author
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Article
/ 2 December 2011

Special Investigating Unit gets close to the fire

President Jacob Zuma has relied heavily on the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) in his attempts to demonstrate his determination to fight corruption.

By Staff Reporter
SIU change not politically motivated, says presidency
Article
/ 30 November 2011

SIU change not politically motivated, says presidency

The presidency has rejected claims that Willie Hofmeyr’s removal as Special Investigating Unit head is politically motivated.

By Staff Reporter
Mixed feelings over SIU’s surprise appointment
Article
/ 29 November 2011

Mixed feelings over SIU’s surprise appointment

There has been mixed reaction to President Jacob Zuma’s replacement of Willie Hofmeyr with Willem Heath as head of the Special Investigation Unit.

By Staff Reporter
Department of irregular expenditure
Article
/ 4 November 2011

Department of irregular expenditure

More than 100 public works department contracts are being investigated for "irregular expenditure" an internal report leaked to the <i>M&G</i> reveals

By Glynnis Underhill
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Article
/ 7 August 2011

Simelane suspends Hofmeyr ally Molelle

Reports say NPA boss Menzi Simelane has suspended the Asset Forfeiture Unit’s KwaZulu-Natal head Knorx Molelle, an ally of Willie Hofmeyr.

By Staff Reporter
Lie test sparks new SIU battle
Article
/ 5 August 2011

Lie test sparks new SIU battle

Protector asked to intervene in dispute between Hofmeyr and senior unit executive.

By Lungile Dube
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Article
/ 18 July 2011

Madonsela could learn from Willem Heath

Is Thuli Madonsela the new Willem Heath? A curious question, you might well think.

By Richard Calland
‘They want to close the Asset Forfeiture Unit down’
Article
/ 17 July 2011

‘They want to close the Asset Forfeiture Unit down’

New corruption allegations have been levelled against corruption-fighter Willie Hofmeyr, the head of the Special Investigating Unit.

By Staff Reporter
Probe into Hofmeyr ‘an inside job’
Article
/ 15 July 2011

Probe into Hofmeyr ‘an inside job’

Hofmeyr probe appears to be part of a broader attack on the nation’s corruption busters.

By Sam Sole Author and Craig Mckune
Building council faces R100m probe
Article
/ 1 July 2011

Building council faces R100m probe

Alleged conflicts of interest over contracts worth at least R100-million form part of a Special Investigating Unit probe of the NHBRC.

By Lynley Donnelly
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Article
/ 1 April 2011

Corruption: peril and prospect

Members of Parliament were apparently "visibly shocked" when the head of the SIU laid out the sheer scale of graft that is under investigation.

By The Editorial
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Article
/ 25 March 2011

Job dispute turns on Zuma tapes

Former SIU deputy Faiek Davids is suing for unfair dismissal based on the recordings.

By Lungile Dube
Luxury government homes probed
Article
/ 11 March 2011

Luxury government homes probed

The Special Investigating Unit’s probe into abuses at the department of public works ranges far more widely than the police leasing scandal.

By Sam Sole Author and Sam Sole
eThekwini manager under fire
Article
/ 11 March 2011

eThekwini manager under fire

eThekwini manager Mike Sutcliffe wrote to the Hawks to ‘clear the air’ and said he is willing to cooperate with investigations.

By Niren Tolsi
Special unit probes dodgy deals
Article
/ 13 August 2010

Special unit probes dodgy deals

The Special Investigating Unit has confirmed that probes into the government acquisition of property constituted one of the largest by the outfit.

By Niren Tolsi
Special treatment at the SIU?
Article
/ 20 April 2009

Special treatment at the SIU?

Officials at the Special Investigating Unit have alleged that whites and Indians are being favoured over young blacks.

By Rapule Tabane
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Article
/ 30 September 2008

Arms: How Mbeki meddled

There is strong evidence that the deposed president undermined the investigation into South Africa’s arms procurement.

By Stefaans Brmmer
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Analysis
/ 11 September 2008

Elite pacting harms the fight against graft

When the political will to deal with elite crimes falters, a culture of impunity takes hold.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 29 January 2008

More than 5 000 public servants convicted for fraud

More than 5 000 public servants have been convicted for defrauding the South African Social Security Agency, Social Development Minister Zola Skweyiya said on Tuesday. In April 2005, Skweyiya tasked the Special Investigating Unit with investigating fraud and corruption which then plagued the social-grant system.

By Staff Reporter
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