Opportunities

Individuals can report suspected corruption by contacting the SIU Hotline or sending an email through the whistleblowing portal, which is protected under law to ensure confidentiality and safety for informants.

Who it is for:

any person with information about corruption in public institutions

How to act on it:

Call the SIU Hotline at 0800 037 774 or visit the 'Blow the whistle against corruption' section to send an email

Individuals can report corruption anonymously through the SIU Hotline, which is protected by law. This allows members of the public to disclose suspected corrupt activities without fear of retaliation.

Who it is for:

any person with knowledge of corruption

How to act on it:

Call the SIU Hotline at 0800 037 774 or use the online whistleblowing portal linked from the website.

The public can visit or contact the Special Investigating Unit's Northwest Mahikeng office during office hours for inquiries, submissions, or official communications related to investigations.

Who it is for:

members of the public, potential witnesses, or individuals seeking assistance

How to act on it:

Visit the office at 131 University Drive, Mmabatho Unit 4, Mahikeng, 2735, between 8:00 and 16:00.

The Special Investigating Unit has made available a photo gallery showcasing images from the 25th-anniversary celebration of the African Anti-Corruption Authorities Event held in East London. The gallery is publicly accessible online and features photographs of participants, speakers, and event activities.

Who it is for:

members of the public, visitors to the SIU website, those interested in anti-corruption events

How to act on it:

Visit the SIU website and navigate to the Main Photo Gallery section

The Special Investigating Unit is authorised to investigate allegations of serious maladministration, improper or unlawful conduct, and financial loss in the affairs of the uMzinyathi District Municipality. This includes probing procurement and contracting activities related to fuel infrastructure and equipment, such as ground dual static tanks, fuel supply, and generator leases and purchases at the Vants Drift Water Treatment Plant.

Who it is for:

officials, employees, contractors, and stakeholders involved in the uMzinyathi District Municipality's operations

How to act on it:

No action required by the public; the investigation is conducted by the SIU under presidential authority.

A residential property in Hesteapark, Pretoria, has been frozen by the Special Investigating Unit under a court order due to its alleged connection with misappropriated NLC grant funds. The property cannot be sold, transferred, leased, encumbered, or disposed of until civil proceedings are finalised.

Who it is for:

owners, executors, and beneficiaries of assets linked to diverted public funds

How to act on it:

No action required by the public; the freeze is enforced by court order and applies automatically to the named property.

A national network of trained responders has been established to provide immediate support and referral services to survivors of gender-based violence. The programme is part of the SIU's broader effort to combat systemic failures that enable social injustices.

Who it is for:

trained responders across South Africa

How to act on it:

No application process is described; participation is through training and appointment by the SIU as part of the national network.

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is authorised to investigate allegations of corruption and maladministration within the Department of Water and Sanitation. This includes reviewing actions, contracts, and decisions made by officials in the department.

Who it is for:

public officials in the Department of Water and Sanitation

How to act on it:

No action required by the public; this is an internal investigation mandate issued by the President to the SIU.

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is authorised to investigate allegations of corruption and maladministration within Saldanha Bay Local Municipality. This covers all municipal activities, procurement, and governance practices.

Who it is for:

local government officials in Saldanha Bay Local Municipality

How to act on it:

No action required by the public; this is an internal investigation mandate issued by the President to the SIU.

The SIU is now authorised to investigate additional areas at Eskom, including goods, works, and services related to specific power stations such as Kusile, Medupi, Kendal, Matla, Duvha, Arnot, Tutuka, and Grootvlei, as well as operations at its Head Office in Megawatt Park, Joha.

Who it is for:

employees, contractors, and officials at Eskom Holdings SOC Limited

How to act on it:

No action required by the public; this is an internal investigation mandate issued by the President to the SIU.

The Special Investigating Unit is empowered to investigate allegations of corruption, maladministration, and improper conduct related to two contracts at the Umgeni Water Board: security and guarding services, and social facilitation and community engagement for infrastructure projects. This includes probing unauthorised, irregular, or wasteful expenditure and identifying individuals or entities involved in misconduct.

Who it is for:

officials, employees, and service providers of Umgeni Water Board; persons involved in the two contracts

How to act on it:

No direct application required; the SIU will initiate and conduct the investigation independently based on the presidential proclamation.

The Special Investigating Unit has secured an order preventing the disbursement of R2,768,021.42 in pension benefits to Mr Yaw Owusu-Boakye, as part of an ongoing investigation into fraud linked to a R5.27 million software tender.

Who it is for:

former Greater Kokstad Local Municipality IT Manager

How to act on it:

No action required; this is a legal measure taken by the SIU and the Special Tribunal.