ARTICLES RELATING TO SIU

DA: Parly must help appoint SIU head

2013-05-22 19:09

The DA is to submit a private member's bill to Parliament to limit President Jacob Zuma's powers to appoint a new Special Investigating Unit head.

SIU gets flack over anti-graft targets

2013-04-24 18:49

The Special Investigating Unit has come under fire from MPs for slashing its targets in terms of taking on corruption cases and recovering stolen state funds.

Reveal Nkandla contracts - IFP

2013-04-15 14:38

Confidential Nkandla agreements between Bonelela Construction Enterprises and the department of public works must be disclosed, the IFP says.

Still long way to go for public works

2013-03-06 18:50

The public works department is taking steps to curb corruption and collusion, Minister Thulas Nxesi says.

1 000 officials convicted of housing fraud

2013-02-21 20:39

More than 1 000 officials have been convicted of fraud related to sub-standard government housing, the department of human settlements says.

'Devastating' corruption in E Cape health dept

2013-02-04 07:26

A forensic audit of the Eastern Cape health department has revealed "devastating" large-scale graft and nepotism, including 544 suspected ghost employees.

SIU going downhill: DA

2012-10-17 20:02

Audit results show the Special Investigating Unit is in decline following the departure of long-time head Willie Hofmeyr, the DA claims.

Housing contracts of R4bn investigated

2012-09-30 18:34

The total value of housing contracts being probed by the Special Investigating Unit stands at R4bn, President Jacob Zuma says.

Corruption rife in Tshwane - report

2012-07-31 10:04

Rampant corruption in the Tshwane metro, where more than 60 officials have already been found to be involved in shady dealings, is hampering service delivery, says the Democratic Alliance.

SIU says funding crisis threatens work

2012-04-20 16:02

A severe cash crisis is hampering the Special Investigating Unit's capacity to probe corruption, says acting chief financial officer Garth Elliot.

Billions lost to corrupt state - ACDP

2012-03-31 14:40

Around R30bn is lost each year as a result of fraud and corruption at government level, the African Christian Democratic Party says

Tainted company scores tender for prisons

2012-02-09 20:30

The prisons department has extended a multimillion-rand catering tender to a company implicated in massive tender fraud and corruption.

Eskom asks for SIU probe

2012-02-07 22:33

Eskom has asked the special investigating unit to probe whether there is corruption, fraud and maladministration within its divisions.

Hofmeyr seeks Zuma tapes

2012-01-19 12:07

Former Special Investigating Unit head Willie Hofmeyr has reportedly asked for help in obtaining a copy of the 2007 tapes that led to corruption charges against President Jacob Zuma being dropped.

SIU gets yet another acting boss

2011-12-21 14:45

President Jacob Zuma has replaced the acting head of the special investigating unit, Advocate Nomgcobo Jiba, after less than a week in the job.

Mixed reaction to Heath resignation

2011-12-15 22:33

There is mixed reaction from political parties over the resignation of newly-appointed special investigating unit head Willem Heath.

SIU head Willem Heath quits

2011-12-15 17:06

Newly appointed special investigating unit head Willem Heath has resigned.

Presidency distances itself from Heath

2011-12-10 14:40

The presidency has distanced itself from comments made by newly appointed Special Investigating Unit head Willem Heath against former president Thabo Mbeki, saying they were made in his personal capacity.

Shabangu complains to protector

2011-12-09 07:21

Public Protector Thuli Madonsela has received a letter of complaint from businessman Roux Shabangu over her probes into leases, her office says.

Heath's attitude to judiciary 'risky'

2011-12-06 18:35

Special Investigating Unit head Willem Heath's "controversial attitude" towards the judiciary is too risky for his position, Cope says.

SIU tackling corruption head-on

2011-12-04 21:30

The SIU, which lost its boss and gained a new one, is waging a valiant war against corruption.

Hofmeyr decision not political - presidency

2011-11-30 20:55

The presidency has rejected claims that Willie Hofmeyr's removal as Special Investigating Unit head is politically motivated.

Why replace Hofmeyr, opposition asks

2011-11-29 22:52

The DA says it is shocked at the lack of reasons given for appointing former judge Willem Heath in place of Willie Hofmeyr as the head of the SIU, as he was doing excellent work.

Suspect tenders of R1.9bn probed in KZN

2011-11-21 16:00

KZN Premier Zweli Mkhize says the SIU is investigating procurement contracts involving R1.9bn in the province, as well cases of conflict of interest where R3.4bn was involved.

Govt corruption: R30bn could be lost - SIU

2011-10-12 22:46
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SIU head Willie Hofmeyr says the country could lose 20% of its total procurement budget to government corruption - as much as R30bn.

 

SIU reinstates deputy

2013-05-02 20:35

The Special Investigating Unit has announced the reinstatement of its deputy head Faiek Davids.

Zuma’s new graft busters

2013-04-21 15:38
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President Jacob Zuma is finally appointing heads to lead two crucial law-enforcement agencies – and both of them are from his home province of KwaZulu-Natal, City Press reports.

R49m spent on Nkandla consultants - DA

2013-03-12 20:09
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More than R49m was spent on consultants involved in building projects at President Jacob Zuma's Nkandla homestead, Democratic Alliance MP Anchen Dreyer says.

Calls for SABC chair to be fired

2013-03-04 17:59

The DA and Cope have called for the sacking of SABC board chairperson Ben Ngubane after he allegedly reinstated fired acting COO Hlaudi Motsoeneng.

SA has lost confidence in Zuma, DA says

2013-02-19 18:18
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The South African people have lost confidence in President Jacob Zuma and his State of the Nation address showed why, Democratic Alliance parliamentary leader Lindiwe Mazibuko says.

SIU to have new head 'by end of February'

2013-01-28 13:34

A permanent Special Investigating Unit (SIU) head is expected to be appointed by the end of February, Justice Minister Jeff Radebe said on Monday.

Hofmeyr blamed for SIU labour dispute

2012-10-11 16:03

The acting head of the special investigating unit suggested to MPs that she had to settle a controversial labour dispute because her predecessor, Willie Hofmeyr, had acted improperly.

R5bn of taxpayers' money 'missing'

2012-08-02 09:28
325 comments

A shocking report tabled in Parliament shows that more than R5bn of taxpayers’ money has been lost due to looting, tender fraud and irregular spending in government departments.

R200m fraud at E Cape health department

2012-05-15 07:44
149 comments

A preliminary report by the Special Investigation Unit on a probe into the Eastern Cape health department has revealed corruption amounting to at least R200m.

Husband of NPA boss pardoned

2012-04-08 17:00

President Jacob Zuma has expunged the criminal record of the husband of the acting prosecutions boss, Advocate Nomgcobo Jiba.

Nzimande upset over corruption coverage

2012-02-21 21:01

Reports on corruption by South Africa's media are often not a "reflection of the truth", Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande has told MPs.

Probe a chance to 'hold Eskom accountable'

2012-02-09 18:52

A special investigating unit probe into Eskom's activities is a chance to hold the parastatal accountable for South Africa's electricity problems, the DA.

Prisons may extend 'corrupt' tender

2012-01-29 17:15

The prisons department is considering extending a multimillion-rand catering tender that, according to the special investigating unit, was awarded corruptly in the first place.

Zuma accepts Simelane ruling, appoints Jiba

2011-12-28 22:15

President Jacob Zuma has accepted the court ruling that struck down his appointment of Menzi Simelane as national director of public prosecutions, and named Simelane's deputy to act in the post.

Heath: Quitting was right

2011-12-20 11:51

Former judge Willem Heath has broken his silence, saying his dramatic resignation as the head of the Special Investigating Unit was the right thing to do.

Zuma accepts Willem Heath's resignation

2011-12-15 17:50

President Jacob Zuma has accepted the resignation of newly-appointed SIU head Willem Heath.

Heath outcome by week's end - report

2011-12-13 08:56

Newly appointed Special Investigating Unit head Willem Heath will know the outcome of an investigation into his comments against former president Thabo Mbeki by the end of the week.

Zuma mum on Heath concerns

2011-12-09 14:43

The presidency will not comment now on concerns over the appointment of Willem Heath as Special Investigating Unit head, says spokesperson Mac Maharaj.

Mbeki seeks proof of Heath allegations

2011-12-08 15:05

Former president Thabo Mbeki's foundation has asked the presidency for evidence of allegations that newly appointed SIU head Willem Heath reportedly levelled against him.

Heath too partisan to head SIU: Zille

2011-12-05 20:01

New SIU head Willem Heath's outspoken support for President Jacob Zuma shows he is too partisan to hold the post, says DA leader Helen Zille.

Heath blasts Mbeki

2011-12-04 10:16
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New Special Investigating Unit boss Willem Heath has accused former president Thabo Mbeki of “initiating” rape and corruption charges against President Jacob Zuma.

I’m not going to disturb things - Heath

2011-11-30 10:49

Newly appointed Special Investigating Unit head Willem Heath says he is not planning on changing any current investigations.

Zuma fires Willie Hofmeyr

2011-11-29 16:40
130 comments

Former judge Willem Heath has made a stunning comeback as head of the special investigating unit after President Jacob Zuma fired incumbent Willie Hofmeyr.

Maladministration found in Midvaal

2011-11-08 18:20
106 comments

Public Protector Thuli Madonsela has found the DA-controlled Midvaal council guilty of maladministration and improper conduct

Zuma spy tapes declared illegal

2011-09-28 09:27
76 comments

The controversial spy tapes that got President Jacob Zuma off the hook on corruption charges have reportedly been declared illegal during a labour dispute at the CCMA.

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