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Special Investigative Unit

R500-million Covid-19 Gauteng hospital contract was irregularly awarded — SIU
National
/ 21 September 2021

R500-million Covid-19 Gauteng hospital contract was irregularly awarded — SIU

The bank accounts of Pro Service Consulting and Thenga Holdings have been frozen

By Athandiwe Saba and Khaya Koko
Special Investigating Unit records detail Zweli Mkhize’s role in Digital Vibes looting
Politics
/ 30 July 2021

Special Investigating Unit records detail Zweli Mkhize’s role in Digital Vibes looting

In its court document, the SIU sets out its case against the alleged fraudulent and corrupt relationship between Digital Vibes, Mkhize and the health department — and asks for a tender worth R150-million to be set aside and money paid back

By Athandiwe Saba
‘We can’t stop fighting for our dignity’: ConCourt hears RDP housing saga
National
/ 19 June 2021

‘We can’t stop fighting for our dignity’: ConCourt hears RDP housing saga

One community’s 25-year battle has roped in the president, the Special Investigating Unit, public protector’s office and the highest court for an RDP house that means more than a roof over your head

By Athandiwe Saba
Mkhize to quit over Covid-19 scandal
Politics
/ 3 June 2021

Mkhize to quit over Covid-19 scandal

Health minister will be gone within two weeks as SIU net closes, say associates

By Lizeka Tandwa, Paddy Harper and Athandiwe Saba
Masuku’s statement about SIU ‘misleading’
National
/ 24 May 2021

Masuku’s statement about SIU ‘misleading’

SIU spokesperson says it successfully argued to the high court that Bandile Masuku failed to exercise his responsibility oversight at the Gauteng health department

By Lizeka Tandwa
SIU targets 15 in master of high court
National
/ 22 April 2021

SIU targets 15 in master of high court

As the Special Investigating Unit starts pushing for criminal and disciplinary cases, officials in the master’s offices start revealing crucial evidence

By Sabelo Skiti and Athandiwe Saba
Masuku loses appeal against SIU report on Covid graft
National
/ 12 April 2021

Masuku loses appeal against SIU report on Covid graft

The judge found that when news of improprieties were brought to his attention, Masuku did not take steps to urgently intervene

By Khaya Koko
SIU probes how master of the high court fleeces the poor
National
/ 9 April 2021

SIU probes how master of the high court fleeces the poor

While the SIU delves into dozens of allegations of fraud, corruption and misconduct against officials at the master of the high court, many families have been left destitute after the death of their loved ones.

By Sabelo Skiti
Hawks at 47% capacity fighting Covid-19 looting
Coronavirus
/ 16 March 2021

Hawks at 47% capacity fighting Covid-19 looting

Presenting to parliament, the Hawks, SIU and NPA have work to do, but say staff shortages slow down investigations

By Eunice Masson
Fraud accused: Contract breach SIU’s fault
Article
/ 13 December 2019

Fraud accused: Contract breach SIU’s fault

Mcebisi Mlonzi is blaming the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) for allegedly providing bad advice to the Amahlathi local municipality

By Sabelo Skiti
SIU heeds the ‘more orange overalls’ call
Article
/ 6 December 2019

SIU heeds the ‘more orange overalls’ call

In an interview with the Mail & Guardian Data Desk, the head of SIU said it is fixing internal problems

By M&G Data Desk
Municipal corruption remains rampant
Article
/ 17 October 2019

Municipal corruption remains rampant

The SIU outlined the progress made on 49 investigations into municipalities

By Sarah Smit
Nkandla architect’s date in court with the SIU postponed
Article
/ 11 June 2019

Nkandla architect’s date in court with the SIU postponed

The unit believes Minenhle Makhanya authorised and oversaw the implementation of improvements and the installation of security measures at Nkandla

By Kiri Rupiah
SIU considering criminal charges against “farm flippers”
Article
/ 30 May 2019

SIU considering criminal charges against “farm flippers”

Anti-graft unit confirms it is in the advanced stages of investigations into how elites have abused land reform programmes

By Lester Kiewit
Ramaphosa announces special SIU tribunal to fast-track recovery of state funds
Article
/ 24 February 2019

Ramaphosa announces special SIU tribunal to fast-track recovery of state funds

​President Ramaphosa has established a Special Investigating Unit Special Tribunal, in an effort to fast track the recovery of funds lost to the state

By Sarah Evans
More Bosasa arrests still to come
Article
/ 8 February 2019

More Bosasa arrests still to come

The belief is the Hawks want to get the big fish and are hoping the minnows will bring them in

By Sarah Smit and Sabelo Skiti
Bosasa arrests: Hawks act on decade-old SIU report
Article
/ 6 February 2019

Bosasa arrests: Hawks act on decade-old SIU report

The arrest of Angelo Agrizzi and others linked to Bosasa is the first action taken by authorities since corruption allegations at the firm emerged

By Sarah Smit
Law enforcement agencies incompetent and compromised — DA
Article
/ 22 January 2019

Law enforcement agencies incompetent and compromised — DA

DA chief whip says the mandate of law enforcement agencies has been subverted meaning the agencies are incapable of doing their work

By Mashadi Kekana
Bosasa and the Moyane money
Article
/ 21 January 2019

Bosasa and the Moyane money

During the testimony of Angelo Agrizzi, it emerged the 2010 appointment of Moyane coincided with R250 000 having to be paid to the department monthly

By Sarah Smit
Idle watchdogs take a beating
Article
/ 4 January 2019

Idle watchdogs take a beating

State capture and the collapse of major businesses have cast the spotlight on auditors and industry regulators

By Kevin Davie

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