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Special Investigating Unit conducts search and seizure over R161 million Employee Relief Scheme fraud
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

Sifiso Ngobese
Dec 123 min read


Special Investigating Unit investigates South African Tourism Board
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

Sifiso Ngobese
Nov 252 min read
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