Probe into corruption at KZN Sports, Arts and Culture department launched

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024 The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is expected to commence an investigation into the affairs of the KwaZulu-Natal Sports, Arts and Culture department. This after President Cyril Ramaphosa signed a proclamation authorising the corruption busting unit to probe allegations of serious maladministration and corruption in that department that took place between 1

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SIU to probe corruption at KZN Film Commission

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024 The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is expected to launch a probe into allegations of serious maladministration, malpractice, corruption and fraud at the KwaZulu-Natal Film Commission (KZNFC). President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed Proclamation R.4539 of 22 March 2024 authorising an investigation into “the procurement of and contracting for suitably qualified companies to

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Higher Education deregisters four private institutions

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024 The Department of Higher Education and Training has cancelled the registration of four Educor institutions after failing to submit proof of their financial viability to the department. Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, announced the deregistration of City Varsity (Pty) Ltd, Damelin (Pty) Ltd, Icesa City Campus (Pty)

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SAP ordered to pay SIU half a billion Rand over ‘invalid’ Eskom contracts

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Monday, March 25, 2024 German software company, SAP, has been ordered by the Special Tribunal to pay some R500 million to the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) within seven days following a settlement reached between the company and the unit. According to the SIU, the settlement stems from an agreement on the validity of two Eskom

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Orders granted to seize assets from illegal mining kingpins

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Monday, March 25, 2024 The National Prosecuting Authority’s Asset Forfeiture Unit (NPA AFU) has obtained three orders granting the unit permission to seize assets worth some R18 million from alleged illegal mining kingpins. The order was granted in the Pretoria High Court to seize 16 bank accounts, 51 vehicles and seven properties from several suspects

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