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Individuals can report corruption anonymously by sending an email through the dedicated whistleblower platform provided by the SIU.
- Who it is for:
- members of the public with information about corruption in government or state-owned entities
- How to act on it:
- Click on 'whistleblowing (TheHotLine)' on the SIU website to submit an email report.
The Special Investigating Unit is authorised to investigate allegations of serious maladministration in five specific lease agreements involving Transnet properties, including those related to bulk fuel storage facilities, a property in Rossburgh, and the old Durban International Airport. The investigation aims to uncover corrupt or improper conduct that may have led to financial loss for the State or Transnet.
- Who it is for:
- Transnet officials, contractors, agents, and other parties involved in the leases
- How to act on it:
- No action required from the public; the investigation is conducted by the SIU under legal mandate.
The pension benefits of Marubini Ramatsekisa, former Grant Manager at the National Lotteries Commission, are currently blocked from being withdrawn. The amount is approximately R1.7 million and remains frozen until the final outcome of civil proceedings initiated by the SIU.
- Who it is for:
- Marubini Ramatsekisa, the former NLC official
- How to act on it:
- No action required by anyone other than the SIU and the pension fund administrator; the individual cannot withdraw funds without court approval.
Individuals who received NSFAS funding despite not qualifying may be required to repay the amount they received. The Special Investigating Unit is actively collecting over R112 million from such beneficiaries.
- Who it is for:
- unqualified NSFAS beneficiaries
- How to act on it:
- No application or action required; the SIU will enforce repayment through legal and administrative means.
Educational institutions that received NSFAS funds but did not use them for eligible students must repay the unallocated amounts. Institutions like the University of Pretoria and Motheo College have already agreed to repay.
- Who it is for:
- universities and TVET colleges receiving NSFAS funds
- How to act on it:
- Institutions must comply with SIU directives and repay unallocated funds as part of settlement agreements.
Public institutions found to have misused NSFAS funds are required to settle outstanding debts. This includes payments to NSFAS for unallocated funds or misappropriated grants.
- Who it is for:
- public universities and colleges
- How to act on it:
- Institutions enter into binding settlements with the SIU to repay funds owed.
Companies that received Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme (TERS) funding without meeting eligibility criteria are required to repay the amount they received. This includes signing an Acknowledgment of Debt (AOD) and making payments directly to the UIF or SIU as directed.
- Who it is for:
- companies that received TERS funding fraudulently
- How to act on it:
- Sign an Acknowledgment of Debt (AOD) with the SIU and repay the funds as agreed, either directly to the UIF or to the SIU depending on the agreement.
Nedbank will pay Transnet SOC Limited R600 million as part of a settlement agreement regarding interest rate swap transactions concluded in 2015 and 2016. This resolves a civil claim and ends legal proceedings related to these transactions.
- Who it is for:
- Transnet SOC Limited and Nedbank
- How to act on it:
- No action required; the agreement is binding on both parties as a resolution to a prior legal dispute.
A luxury Ferrari SF90 Stradale, linked to an investigation into corruption at Tembisa Hospital, has been authorised for sale by the Special Tribunal. The proceeds will be used to maintain other seized assets under curatorship.
- Who it is for:
- potential buyers of seized luxury vehicles
- How to act on it:
- No direct application route is provided; the sale is managed by the appointed curator under court order.
The AFU, SIU, and Hawks have seized assets worth R52.6 million linked to a corruption network involving senior officials and service providers in the Mpumalanga Department of Public Works. The assets include properties, vehicles, electronics, jewellery, bank accounts, and other valuables.
- Who it is for:
- individuals and entities implicated in alleged corruption related to PPE procurement during the Covid-19 pandemic
- How to act on it:
- No action required by the public; this is a law enforcement operation targeting specific individuals and entities.
The Special Investigating Unit is authorised to investigate alleged corruption and maladministration in the SABC's agreement with TNA Media (Pty) Ltd for the 'New Age Breakfast Briefings', including whether the process was fair, competitive, transparent, equitable, or cost-effective. The investigation also covers seven contracts in Makana Local Municipality and involvement of four other state-owned entities and a national department.
- Who it is for:
- all individuals and entities involved in the SABC's briefings, the seven Makana contracts, or the funding of the TNA shows
- How to act on it:
- No direct action required; the SIU will conduct its own investigation based on the presidential authorisation.
Individuals can report suspected corruption within the Department of Education in Mpumalanga Province through the SIU Hotline or by submitting an email via the whistleblowing portal. The Special Investigating Unit protects all whistle-blowers.
- 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 use the whistleblowing (TheHotLine) email portal