SIU stops Selaelo Selota from selling Mercedes-Benz C200 Avantgarde amid NLC fraud probe
The SIU has obtained a preservation order to stop Selaelo Phillemon Selota from selling a Mercedes-Benz allegedly bought with stolen NLC funds.
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Nkabane welcomes SIU investigation into National Skills Fund
The SIU will investigate allegations of serious maladministration, improper or unlawful conduct by officials or employees of the NSF, and the possible mismanagement of funds allocated to the NSF.
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ConCourt blocks Mphaphuli Consulting’s application in R76 million case
The electrification project, dubbed Operation Mabone, was investigated by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU).
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Special Tribunal declares R600 million AngloGold Ashanti Hospital contract unlawful
The Special Tribunal has declared the R600 million AngloGold Ashanti Hospital lease and refurbishment contracts unlawful, following an SIU investigation into COVID-19 procurement irregularities.
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National Lottery Commission fires two execs over R32m fraud
The National Lottery Commission fired two senior officials over R32m fraud after an SIU probe.
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SIU to probe tender corruption at AEMFC and Dihlabeng Local Municipality
This after President Cyril Ramaphosa signed two proclamations authorising the corruption busting unit to conduct the investigations.
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SIU welcomes extradition of Michael Lomas
Lomas was arrested in April 2021. He is one of five accused of the alleged crimes.
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Hlaudi Motsoeneng must pay back R11.5 million ‘success fee’, SCA rules
This decision reaffirms the High Court’s original order, paving the way for the SIU to recover the R11.5 million, plus interest and legal fees, from Motsoeneng.
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SIU guns after Nsovo’s father in billion-rand PRASA fraud investigation
The SIU has launched an investigation into PRASA’s infamous ‘tall trains’ scandal involving Nsovo’s father, Austell Mashaba.
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SIU is 90% complete with National Lotteries corruption investigation – Here’s what we know so far
One of the findings is related to award-winning actress, Terry Pheto, who unduly benefitted once again from the NLC grant funding.
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SIU gets greenlight to probe corruption and fraud at Northern Cape Economic Development Agency
The SIU’s investigation into NCEDA is not just limited to contract procurement but extends to salary adjustments lacking proper authorisation and any unauthorised, irregular, or fruitless expenditure.
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SIU welcomes R185m SABC security tender court ruling
The application was brought by former interim board members Khanyisile Kweyama, Mathatha Tsedu, Febe Potgieter-Gqubule and John Matisohn.
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Somandla Sibisi: AFU freezes millions in assets related to alleged PPE corruption case
The order was granted against the assets of well-known Kimberley businessman Somandla Sibisi and his companies Macronym 37 and Aphiwokuhle Holdings.
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SIU to investigate Tshwane’s Rooiwal Wastewater Treatment Works
The SIU said it will refer any evidence of criminal conduct to the National Prosecuting Authority for further action.
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SIU granted order to freeze KZN NLC official’s bank accounts
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has been granted a preservation order by the Special Tribunal to freeze approximately R2.4 million held in four bank accounts linked to a KwaZulu-Natal National Lotteries Commission’s (NLC) official and his wife.
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Who is Thoshan Panday? – Durban businessman’s R165m assets seized amid SAPS tender fraud case
The NPA believes Thoshan Panday is the mastermind behind the syndicate that defrauded millions from SAPS during the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
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Terry Pheto loses R3 million Bryanston mansion to auction
Terry Phetos’ luxury mansion was auctioned at a starting price of R3 million, a 40% loss on the amount she and her cronies paid in 2018.
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Arthur Mafokate Midrand home seized in SIU lotteries investigation
A luxury Midrand home linked to Kwaito legend Arthur Mafokate was seized by the SIU and Asset Forfeiture Unit. Here’s everything we know.
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Terry Pheto NLC fraud case: New details emerge on actress’ cooperation
Terry Photo is reportedly singing like a canary in the SIU’s NLC fraud scam.
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R279 million was ‘siphoned’ from National Lottery, SIU confirms
Mothibi was briefing the National Assembly’s Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry on Tuesday.
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Mpumalanga health dept embroiled in SIU graft probe
The SIU will hone its investigation on a number of procurement deals made with key public hospitals.
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Ramaphosa sends SIU hounds to probe Limpopo municipality
Ramaphosa has unleashed the SIU on a number of state institutions in Limpopo.
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SIU describes scale of SAA corruption as ‘devastating’
SAA employees could have their severance packages and pensions frozen as the SIU intensifies its investigation into the airline.
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SIU report on PPE fraud: Here’s a summary of shocking findings
The SIU report uncovers the scale of corruption that’s taken place since South Africa went into a national state of disaster in March 2020. Here is a summary of the report: