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#SIUStrongerWithYou| Do you want to report corruption within a government department or State entity to the SIU? Here is a checklist you can use when reporting corruption, fraud, malfeasance, and maladministration.
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#JobSeekersSA| The SIU seeks to find candidates to fill the following vacancies: Principal Forensic Lawyer X2 (Permanent) Apply by: 06-11-2026 Location: Pretoria Senior Manager: Infrastructure Management Apply by: 06-11-2026 Location: Pretoria Close Protector X3 (Fixed Term Contract: 3 Years) Apply by: 30-10-2026 Location: Pretoria Officer: Refreshments X1 (Permanent) Apply by: 30-10-2026 Location: Cape Town To apply, click on this link: siucareers.ci.hr/applicant/i…
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#SIUStrongerWithYou| Want to report corruption that’s taking place in a Municipality, government department, or State entity to the SIU? Here's a guideline on what you need to provide us with when reporting corruption, fraud, malfeasance, and maladministration.
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#SIUWorkingForYou|SIU SECURES ORDER FREEZING 3,5431-HECTARE FARM LINKED TO R13 MILLION UIF TERS FRAUD KINGPIN The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has secured an interim preservation order from the Special Tribunal freezing the 3,5431-hectare Ambleton Farm in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, linked to more than R13 million in unlawfully obtained Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme (TERS) funds.
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#SIUWorkingForYou|SIU SECURES ORDER FREEZING 3,5431-HECTARE FARM LINKED TO R13 MILLION UIF TERS FRAUD KINGPIN The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has secured an interim preservation order from the Special Tribunal freezing the 3,5431-hectare Ambleton Farm in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, linked to more than R13 million in unlawfully obtained Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme (TERS) funds.
#SIUWorkingForYou| SIU OBTAINS A SPECIAL TRIBUNAL ORDER FREEZING A DIRECTOR'S ASSETS WORTH OVER R16 MILLION IN UIF TERS FRAUD The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has secured an order from the Special Tribunal that freezes the assets of Mr Nhlakanipho Mngomezulu following the unlawful receipt of Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme (TERS) funds.
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#SIUWorkingForYou|SIU SECURES ORDER FREEZING 3,5431-HECTARE FARM LINKED TO R13 MILLION UIF TERS FRAUD KINGPIN The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has secured an interim preservation order from the Special Tribunal freezing the 3,5431-hectare Ambleton Farm in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, linked to more than R13 million in unlawfully obtained Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme (TERS) funds.
#SIUWorkingForYou| SIU OBTAINS A SPECIAL TRIBUNAL ORDER FREEZING A DIRECTOR'S ASSETS WORTH OVER R16 MILLION IN UIF TERS FRAUD The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has secured an order from the Special Tribunal that freezes the assets of Mr Nhlakanipho Mngomezulu following the unlawful receipt of Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme (TERS) funds.
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Their arrests followed an SIU investigation into their alleged involvement in a R13 million TERS fraud syndicate. The trio faces extensive charges, including 40 counts of theft, 40 counts of fraud, money laundering, and contravening Section 5 of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act (POCA), Act 121 of 1998.
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They are expected to return to court on 3 December 2026 after their release on R10,000 bail. The SIU remains committed to protecting public funds, holding those responsible for corruption accountable and recovering misappropriated resources for the benefit of all South Africans.
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