Alleged conflicts of interest over contracts worth at least R100-million form part of a Special Investigating Unit probe of the NHBRC.
Members of Parliament were apparently "visibly shocked" when the head of the SIU laid out the sheer scale of graft that is under investigation.
The Special Investigating Unit has been inundated with cases revealing staggering corruption in the police and state departments, MPs have been told.
Former SIU deputy Faiek Davids is suing for unfair dismissal based on the recordings.
Eskom is partnering with the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to fight corruption in its ranks, the parastatal said on Wednesday.
The Public Protector, Advocate Thuli Madonsela, is entitled to enlist the aid of the Special Investigating Unit when investigating, says her office.
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/ 13 October 2010
The newly formed anti-corruption task team will start operating in the next few weeks, head of the Special Investigating Unit Willie Hofmeyr says.
Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa will name on Thursday the head of the Directorate of Priority Crime Investigation which will replace the Scorpions.
A top spy once closely linked to former president Thabo Mbeki saved African National Congress president Jacob Zuma’s political life.
Willie Hofmeyr may not be someone to compromise his principles, but compromise is one of his principles.
Prosecutors staged a surprise comeback this week in their battle with the National Prosecuting Authority’s chiefs over charges against Jacob Zuma.
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/ 24 October 2008
Like all government departments the Scorpions had its troubles and challenges, but there are a number of bodies in need of more urgent attention.
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/ 19 September 2007
Strong measures are still needed to fight organised crime, especially in countries with new democracies, Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) head Willie Hofmeyr said in Pretoria on Wednesday. ”States with new democracies are often weak and lack skills and legal weapons to combat organised crime,” he said.