Special Investigative Unit

/ 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

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By Athandiwe Saba and Khaya Koko

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

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By Athandiwe Saba

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

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

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By Lizeka Tandwa, Paddy Harper and Athandiwe Saba

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

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

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

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