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The Special Tribunal was asked to block a former NLC official from accessing his pension after he allegedly co-signed a fabricated report that led to the payment of R3 million in public funds. This case tests the Tribunal’s power to preserve retirement funds pending civil recovery.

In Marubini Ramatsekisa v SIU and Others, the Special Tribunal clarified its powers regarding pension fund preservation orders, ruling that preserved funds cannot be accessed without full and transparent disclosure.

The SIU v Mosokodi Business Trust case, set for hearing on 15–16 May, could redefine the Special Tribunal’s power to recover misused public funds. At issue: a R4.4 million farm allegedly bought with Lottery money, and whether the Tribunal can legally order its forfeiture. The case includes a constitutional challenge to the SIU Rules, with the DGRU appearing as amicus curiae.

The SIU is taking decisive action against corruption by seeking to recover R150 million from Digital Vibes and associated individuals, following irregular contracts awarded by the National Department of Health.

In a landmark ruling, Hildegard Antionette Pieterse has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for defrauding Medtronic Africa of over R500 million. This case underscores the critical need for robust financial oversight in corporations.

The SIU and Eskom have taken a major step in tackling corruption with the recovery of R1.56 billion from ABB. This follows an investigation into a R2.2 billion irregular contract awarded for work at Kusile Power Station.

The State V Michelle Nunes and Rudi John Baker (Case No. SCCC 273/11) – Johannesburg SCCC: A landmark case on…

SIU and Transnet Soc Ltd v Dynamic Power Engineering (Pty) Ltd and Others: Holding officials accountable for Tender Fraud and…

SIU v Ledla Structural Development: A Landmark in COVID-19 Procurement Fraud – The Special Tribunal ordered R38.7 million forfeited after exposing corruption, price inflation, and money laundering in Gauteng’s PPE contracts.

The Special Tribunal’s ruling in SIU v SAP is a landmark judgment in South Africa’s anti-corruption efforts, holding a multinational corporation accountable for irregular procurement practices.