Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU)

SIU Freezes R900 Million in Assets Linked to Tembisa Hospital Corruption Scandal

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is increasingly optimistic in its endeavour to reclaim monies from individuals implicated in dodgy procurement transactions pertaining to South Africa's Covid-19 response initiative.

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has obtained an interim preservation order to freeze assets worth about R900 million linked to one of the alleged syndicates that benefited from irregular contracts at Tembisa Hospital. On Thursday, 9 October 2025, the SIU and a Curator appointed by the Special Tribunal, supported by the South African Police Service… Continue reading SIU Freezes R900 Million in Assets Linked to Tembisa Hospital Corruption Scandal

Tembisa Hospital Kingpin’s Luxury Homes and Cars Confiscated in SIU Raid

CONFISCATED: The SIU, supported by the AFU, has seized luxury cars, art pieces, furniture, and several documents believed to contain critical evidence of large-scale fraud and money laundering from Hangwani Morgan Maumela’s mansion and other linked properties across Gauteng. Photo: SIU

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) today conducted a high-profile raid on a luxury property linked to businessman Hangwani Morgan Maumela, the alleged kingpin behind the multibillion-rand corruption scandal at Tembisa Hospital. The swoop, which took place in Sandton, marks one of the most significant moves yet in the ongoing investigation into the hospital tender syndicate… Continue reading Tembisa Hospital Kingpin’s Luxury Homes and Cars Confiscated in SIU Raid

Where Are the Pictures? Questions Linger Over NPA’s AFU Seizures Linked to Tembisa Hospital Scandal

The National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA) Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) announced late Thursday evening that it had successfully seized luxury homes, vehicles, and other assets linked to syndicates accused of looting Tembisa Hospital. But hours after the announcement, questions remain: where are the pictures? In past high-profile seizures, the AFU has paraded evidence before the media—rows… Continue reading Where Are the Pictures? Questions Linger Over NPA’s AFU Seizures Linked to Tembisa Hospital Scandal

Ex Wife of Chiwenga Loses Pretoria Home and Luxury Cars in Cross-Border Crime Ruling

SEIZED: The Gauteng High Court has ordered the auction of assets belonging to Marry Mubaiwa, ex-wife of Zimbabwe’s Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, over money laundering and illicit financial flows, and the proceeds used to compensate victims of the alleged crimes. Photo: Facebook

Marry Mubaiwa, the former wife of Zimbabwe’s Vice President General Constantino Chiwenga, has lost her multimillion-rand property in Pretoria and two luxury vehicles after the High Court in South Africa ruled that they were proceeds of crime. According to a media statement issued on Monday, 28 July 2025, by the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe… Continue reading Ex Wife of Chiwenga Loses Pretoria Home and Luxury Cars in Cross-Border Crime Ruling

Namibian Bank Accounts of Mpumalanga Couple Nabbed For Illegal Coal Mining in Carolina Seized

PURSUED: Police say 1 171 miners have resurfaced since the crackdown on Stilfontein illegal miners started last week, while others refused. They vowed to forge ahead with the operation despite noting an outcry in some quarters. (Photo: SAPS).

The Mpumalanga couple arrested in November 2023 for allegedly mining coal on a farm in the frigid town of Carolina suffered more setback when their eight Namibian bank accounts with a stash of R52 million were seized by authorities. The accounts belong to Jacobus Hosea Jordaan and his wife Elza Jordaan. The seizure of the… Continue reading Namibian Bank Accounts of Mpumalanga Couple Nabbed For Illegal Coal Mining in Carolina Seized

Former Lotteries Bosses’ Assets Frozen Over R344m Fraud

Law enforcement authorities have obtained a preservation order preventing former National Lotteries Commission (NLC) chairperson Alfred Nevhutanda and others from using properties and luxury vehicles bought with money siphoned from the lottery fund. The order follows a series of investigations by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) that uncovered fraud and corruption valued at approximately R344… Continue reading Former Lotteries Bosses’ Assets Frozen Over R344m Fraud