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Image: GCIS The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has returned R1.7 billion to the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)’s purse, which will be allocated to students' needs at institutions of higher education. This amount is part of the R2 billion that the SIU has so far received from universities, TVET Colleges and unqualified former students. The funds in question were unallocated from 2016 to 2021. These unallocated funds represent financial resources that were desi

Image: GCIS President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed Proclamation 305 of 2026 authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate allegations of serious maladministration, improper or unlawful conduct, and to recover financial losses in the affairs of the uMzinyathi District Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal. Proclamation 305 of 2026 empowers the SIU to probe matters relating to procurement and contracting by the municipality, including the supply, installation and mainte

Image: SIU Website The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is today conducting a coordinated search and seizure operation across KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng as part of its ongoing investigation into a sophisticated syndicate that allegedly siphoned approximately R161 million from the Unemployment Insurance Fund’s (UIF) Covid-19 Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme (TERS).  The operation is supported by specialised units of the South African Police Service (SAPS), including th

Image: SIU website President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed a proclamation authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate allegations of serious maladministration and improper conduct in the affairs of the South African Tourism Board (SA Tourism) and to recover any financial losses suffered by the State. Proclamation 297 of 2025 empowers the SIU to investigate allegations of the procurement of media buying services linked to three specific invoices and purchase o