February 29
South Africa: Govt Works Exiting Financial Action Task Force Grey List
National Treasury has noted that whilst South Africa is on track to address all the outstanding action items by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) with regards to the country's… Read more »
February 12
South Africa: Siu to Probe Nc Economic Development Agency
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is expected to investigate allegations of maladministration and corruption at the Northern Cape Economic Development, Trade and Investment… Read more »
December 19, 2023
South Africa: Anti-Corruption Forum Welcomes SAPS Progress Against Construction Mafia
The Infrastructure Built Anti-Corruption Forum (IBACF) has welcomed the progress made by the South African Police Service (SAPS) and other law enforcement agencies on the progress… Read more »
December 01, 2023
South Africa: Cabinet Supports Competition Commission's Rand Manipulation Probe
Cabinet on Thursday said it will back the Competition Commission's rand manipulation investigation. Read more »
November 23, 2023
South Africa: Nxesi Denies Allegations of Corruption in R5 Billion UIF Jobs Deal
Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi is set to file court papers to set aside the controversial R5-billion Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) jobs deal with Thuja Holdings. Read more »
November 22, 2023
South Africa: Prosecuting Authority Determined to Re-Enrol Eskom Corruption Matter
The National Prosecuting Authority's Investigating Directorate (ID) says it is confident that the Eskom Kusile R2.2 billion tender matter related to former Eskom interim CEO… Read more »
September 20, 2023
South Africa: Holding Those Accountable for Financial Misconduct Imperative for Public Trust
With South Africa's public finances being under strain, Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana has emphasised the importance of holding individuals and entities accountable for… Read more »
September 12, 2023
South Africa: Minister Rejects Report He Covered Up Alleged Corruption At NW Health Department
The Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla, says he strongly rejects claims that he covered up alleged corruption in the North West Provincial Department of Health. Read more »
August 15, 2023
South Africa: SIU Files Leave to Appeal in Telkom Case
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is expected to file an application for leave to appeal a High Court judgement which deemed its authorisation to investigate the affairs of… Read more »
August 14, 2023
South Africa: 'Tangible Progress' in Implementation of State Capture Commission Recommendations
President Cyril Ramaphosa says "significant progress" has been made to implement government's plan in relation to the recommendations set out by the State Capture Commission. Read more »
July 21, 2023
South Africa: Eskom Employee Arrested for Fraud, Corruption
The Johannesburg Hawks' Serious Corruption Investigation have arrested a 36-year-old suspect for allegations of fraud and corruption and will appear in the Middleburg Special… Read more »
July 17, 2023
South Africa: Law Enforcement Continues Crackdown On Eskom Fraud and Corruption
More than 2 000 cases and arrests have been made in cases linked to criminality at Eskom. Read more »
June 30, 2023
South Africa: Whistleblowers Reform Document Released for Public Comment
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DJCOD) has released reforms to whistleblowing legislation for public comment. Read more »
June 21, 2023
South Africa: 12 Vehicle Examiners to Appear in Limpopo Court for Fraud
Twelve examiners of vehicles and administration clerks are set to appear before the Polokwane Commercial Crimes Court in Limpopo on multiple counts of fraud related to the issuing… Read more »
South Africa: Health Dept's Maja Appears in Court Over Digital Vibes Tender Scandal
The National Department of Health says it has noted the media reports about one of its senior officials, Popo Maja, who appeared in court on Wednesday, 21 June. Read more »
June 01, 2023
South Africa: Govt to Complete Lifestyle Audits of SMS Members By 2024
In a bid to root out malfeasance in the public service, government plans to complete lifestyle audits of all members of the Senior Management Service (SMS) by early 2024. Read more »
South Africa: Nearly 2,000 Eskom Fraud and Corruption Cases Registered
Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says 1 952 cases related to corruption at Eskom have been registered with the police since April last year. Read more »
May 17, 2023
South Africa: Special Tribunal Declares Land Reform Lease Agreement Unlawful
The Special Tribunal has declared a land reform lease agreement entered into between the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform and Cultiver Investments irregular and… Read more »
April 26, 2023
South Africa: Former Eskom Power Station Manager Convicted of Fraud
Former Kriel Power Station finance manager, Sifiso Masina, has been convicted of fraud and theft in the Kriel Regional Court. Read more »
April 17, 2023
South Africa: Asset Forfeiture Unit Seizes R165 Million in Assets From World Cup Accommodation Corruption Accused
The National Prosecuting Authority Asset Forfeiture Unit (NPA AFU) has obtained an order to seize assets worth some R165 million from at least nine accused in a fraud, corruption,… Read more »
April 04, 2023
South Africa: Advocate Arrested for Allegedly Defrauding State Attorney's Office
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has welcomed the arrest of a man who allegedly defrauded the Office of the State Attorney. Read more »
March 30, 2023
South Africa: Hawks Conduct Operations At Bedfordview House, Offices
The Hawks' Serious Corruption Investigation team conducted simultaneous search and seizure operations at a house in Bedfordview and offices in Germiston and Edenvale on Wednesday… Read more »
March 28, 2023
South Africa: Estina Dairy Farm Tax Fraud Trial Underway
The State's first witness in the R37.7 million Estina dairy farm tax fraud trial is expected to continue his testimony in the Pretoria Magistrate's Court today. Read more »
March 07, 2023
South Africa: Special Investigative Unit Recovers R18 Million for Road Accident Fund
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has signed acknowledgements of debt with law firms and legal representatives worth some R68 million after they were overpaid by the Road… Read more »
February 16, 2023
South Africa: Law Enforcement Taking Action Against Corrupt Individuals - Lamola
Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Ronald Lamola, says law enforcement agencies are taking action against those who committed corruption during the COVID-19… Read more »