Special Investigating Unit
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SIU to recover R8 million bursary funded to deceased students, foreign nationals and officials
The SIU has made 36 referrals for disciplinary action against officials, including human resources personnel, administrative clerks and directors, for contravening the Public…
City crumbles but manager bags millions
The saga of the Nelson Mandela Bay city manager, who has been under suspension for three years, highlights systemic mismanagement amid persistent service delivery failures and is…
‘Mr President, you failed me’ – University of Fort Hare corruption fallout reaches Ramaphosa
Vice-chancellor professor Sakhela Buhlungu has been suspended and now faces disciplinary action, despite a report that allegedly found no wrongdoing. The move has reignited…
Police Commissioner Masemola served with warrant for involvement in Matlala’s R360 million Medicare24 contract
Matlala’s Medicare24 contract was approved during Masemola’s tenure and later cancelled by the police commissioner after reports of poor service delivery and illegal procurement
Transnet grilled in parliament over debt, governance failures and audit concerns
Transnet faced intense scrutiny in Parliament as MPs raised concerns about rising debt, weak governance and persistent audit failures in spite of signs of recovery
Rethinking the value of commissions
Any objective analysis must proceed from the premise that commissions of inquiry are not criminal courts. They neither prosecute nor sentence. Their constitutional purpose is to…
Health director-general Sandile Buthelezi, two other officials arrested for fraud, theft
Buthelezi was previously implicated and later cleared in the Digital Vibes scandal
SIU unveils large-scale issuance of fraudulent permits by some home affairs officials
The Special Investigating Unit traced financial gains of more than R181 million linked to beneficiaries of fraudulent visa applications that were supported by fake documentation
New NPA boss Mothibi in hot seat
Incoming NDPP lauded for his anti-corruption record as head of the SIU while critics see red
Ad hoc committee consults witnesses ahead of second phase of hearings
The parliamentary committee is scheduled to hear evidence on corruption in the policing system until 20 February
Opposition questions Mothibi appointment as NPA head, expressing concerns over process and independence
The uMkhonto weSizwe party called on the incoming national director of public prosecutions to immediately act against Hangwani Maumela when he steps into office
Ramaphosa bypasses shortlisted candidates, appoints Andy Mothibi as new NPA head
The president picked the SIU head after an advisory panel found none of the six candidates interviewed late last year suitable for the post
Gauteng head of health and wellness suspended
This comes amid the Special Investigating Unit’s crackdown on people linked to corruption at Tembisa Hospital
Massive raid part of asset recovery in Tembisa Hospital tender fraud
The Special Investigating Unit has seized luxury vehicles and artworks worth millions from businessman Hangwani Maumela’s Joburg mansion as part of an R820 million asset recovery
Makana is not ripe for anarchy
Instead of replacing state capacity with grassroots action, we need to strengthen state institutions to serve the poor