Special Investigating Unit (SIU)

SIU Weighs In On R134M Ndhuna Tender

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 weighed in on the Ndhuna Civil Engineering Services’ controversial R134 million Khunotswana contract. It has requested all documents related to the tender as part of a planned investigation into fraud and corruption in the North West. In a letter sent to Vuisile Joba Dliso, the chairperson of the North… Continue reading SIU Weighs In On R134M Ndhuna Tender

Calls For SIU Probe, HOD Suspension Over R134M Contract

Farmers have accused North West Public Works HOD Moss Kgantsi of arrogantly dismissing their concerns about the contractor's decision to divert traffic onto private land rather than build a bypass.

A North West politician has called for the suspension of the head of the Department of Roads and Public Works, Moses Ikgopoleng Kgantsi, for his role in the awarding of a R134 million contract to a contractor who previously abandoned two projects. James Gadinabokao, the president of the non-governmental organisation (NGO) GATVOL, said Kgantsi should… Continue reading Calls For SIU Probe, HOD Suspension Over R134M Contract

SIU Takes Hammering In Mabuyane Fake Qualifications Saga

Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane has successfully prevented the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) from Investigating allegations that he participated in a fraudulent scheme that resulted in undeserving students being awarded tertiary qualifications at the University of Fort Hare (UFH). Mabuyane took the SIU to court when it broadened a presidential proclamation to investigate academic qualifications… Continue reading SIU Takes Hammering In Mabuyane Fake Qualifications Saga

De Ruyter Only Reported Eskom Corruption Claims a Day Before Scopa Briefing – Hawks Boss

Former Eskom chief executive officer Andre De Ruyter has landed in hot water after the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), also known as the Hawks, revealed that he reported his corruption claims to law enforcement agencies a day before briefing the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) two weeks ago. The revelations suggest that… Continue reading De Ruyter Only Reported Eskom Corruption Claims a Day Before Scopa Briefing – Hawks Boss

State Attorney Nabbed in R27m ‘Fraudulent Invoice Scheme’

The arrest of a state lawyer implicated in a fraudulent scheme that inflated prices for services rendered to the government, has been hailed as a positive step towards fighting corruption at the highest levels. The Hawks swooped on Advocate Hassan Ebrahim Kajee over the weekend, placed him under arrest and took him into custody. Kajee… Continue reading State Attorney Nabbed in R27m ‘Fraudulent Invoice Scheme’