February 10, 2023
South Africa: KZN Official Handed Suspended Sentence for PPE Corruption
The Special Investigating Unit has welcomed the conviction and sentencing of a former KwaZulu-Natal education department financial manager for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)… Read more »
February 09, 2023
South Africa: Government Working to Root Out Corruption and Criminality - Gungubele
Minister in the Presidency Mondli Gungubele says the sixth administration is continuing to work hard to rebuild a competent South African Revenue Service (SARS) and further… Read more »
February 03, 2023
South Africa: Police Officer in Court for Corruption
year-old police sergeant will on Friday appear before the Temba Magistrates Court, in Tshwane, facing charges of corruption and extortion. Read more »
January 26, 2023
South Africa: Climate Financing, Debt and Money Laundering on Agenda for South Africa-U.S. Talks
Anti-money laundering, climate financing and sovereign debt resolution in Africa are expected to top the agenda when Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, engages United States… Read more »
January 13, 2023
South Africa: SIU, AFU Obtain Freeze Order Linked to Lotteries Commission Probes
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU), together with the Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU), have obtained an order to freeze at least five properties, including a luxury Midrand home… Read more »
January 12, 2023
South Africa: Team Established to Investigate Fort Hare Murders
Police Minister Bheki Cele has assured the management of Fort Hare University that police are intensifying their response to the recent violent and fatal attacks at the… Read more »
December 14, 2022
South Africa: SIU Seconded to Prasa to Investigate Corruption
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) Board has seconded the Special Investigating Unit ( SIU) to probe corruption, which includes the existence of ghost workers,… Read more »
December 08, 2022
South Africa: SIU to Probe Pump Station Tenders
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) says it will probe allegations of corruption and maladministration at the Department of Water and Sanitation in relation to contracts tendered… Read more »
December 07, 2022
South Africa: FSCA Revises Markus Jooste's Penalty of R20 Million
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has imposed a revised administrative penalty of R20 million on Markus Johannes Jooste, former Steinhoff International Chief Executive… Read more »
December 06, 2022
South Africa: National Assembly Postpones Debate On Section 89 Panel Report
The National Assembly Programming Committee (NAPC) has postponed to next week Tuesday the debate on the Section 89 Panel Report, which looks into the robbery at the Phala Phala… Read more »
December 02, 2022
South Africa: Senior EC Education Official in Court for PPE Corruption
A senior Eastern Cape Education Department official, his wife and a businessman have appeared at the Zwelitsha Magistrate's Court on charges related to a R4 million PPE tender. Read more »
South Africa: President Engaging Stakeholders On Course of Action - Magwenya
Presidential spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, says President Cyril Ramaphosa is still engaging stakeholders with regards to the way forward following findings by an Independent… Read more »
December 01, 2022
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Denies Violating Oath of Office
President Cyril Ramaphosa says he "categorically denies" allegations that he has violated his oath of office. Read more »
November 28, 2022
South Africa: Alleged TERS Fraudsters Arrested
The Hawks' persistence to apprehend the Temporary Employer/ Employee Relief Scheme (TERS) funds fraudsters led to the arrest of a total of 16 suspects in the early hours of Sunday. Read more »
October 27, 2022
South Africa: Special Tribunal Orders Freeze Pension of Former Limpopo Health HoD
The pension benefits of former Limpopo Health Department head of department, Dr Thokozani Mhlongo, have been frozen pending the finalisation of civil proceedings in a matter… Read more »
October 24, 2022
South Africa: Authority Commits to Continue Implementing State Capture Report Recommendations
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says it is ready to "support and implement" the measures set out by President Cyril Ramaphosa when he laid out government's plans on the… Read more »
South Africa: Government Making Headway in Uprooting Corruption At DLTCs
Transport Minister, Fikile Mbalula, says government is making headway in uprooting malfeasance and corruption at driving licence testing centres (DLTC). Read more »
October 23, 2022
South Africa: Cabinet Responds to State Capture Report Recommendations
The submission of Cabinet's response to the recommendations of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Allegations of State Capture, Corruption and Fraud in the Public Sector is a… Read more »
September 29, 2022
South Africa: Nxesi Welcomes Convictions, Prison Sentences for Covid-19 TERS Fraud
Ten people have been slapped with direct imprisonment or suspended sentences for defrauding the COVID-19 Temporary Employer-Employee Relief (TERS) scheme of the Unemployment… Read more »
September 28, 2022
South Africa: Stern Warning to Student Financial Aid Fraudsters
Higher Education and Training Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has sent a stern warning to people who continue to defraud the National Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). Read more »
September 27, 2022
South Africa: Hundreds of Millions 'Siphoned' From Lottery Commission
Special Investigating Unit (SIU) head, Advocate Andy Mothibi, says the unit has gathered enough evidence for civil, prosecutorial and disciplinary action to be taken against those… Read more »
September 23, 2022
South Africa: SARS Operations Net Wildlife Criminals, Tax Evaders
Intensified South African Revenue Services-led (SARS) operations have seen the net fall on several tax evaders and wildlife criminals. Read more »
September 22, 2022
South Africa: Fighting Corruption Without Fear or Favour
National Prosecuting Authority Investigating Directorate (NPA ID) head, Advocate Andrea Johnson, has reiterated the unit's commitment to fighting corruption without fear or favour. Read more »
September 21, 2022
South Africa: Six Former, Current SAPS Members Arrested for Alleged Corruption
Six people - including four high ranking former and current South African Police Service members - have been arrested over the past two days in connection with a R54 million police… Read more »
September 09, 2022
South Africa: Govt Is Committed to Eliminating Illegal Mining
Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe has warned that if not abated, illegal mining "will reach crisis proportions" and poses a "threat to national security,… Read more »