Browsing: SIU

The Special Tribunal has ordered Easyway, Tarmac, Pave and Projects CC to repay more than R68 million after finding that the company secured a R167.9 million municipal tender through material misrepresentation of its experience and qualifications. The judgment reaffirms that fraud in public procurement renders contracts unlawful and highlights the Tribunal’s role in recovering public funds where constitutional and procurement rules are breached.

The SIU and Transnet reached a R600 million settlement with Nedbank over interest rate swap transactions linked to state capture-era procurement at Transnet.

South Africa’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) greylist marks a turning point in restoring integrity, rebuilding institutional trust, and strengthening the systems that detect, prosecute, and recover the proceeds of corruption.

In SIU v Zakheni Strategic Supplies, the Special Tribunal ruled that the SIU failed to prove wilfulness and mala fides beyond reasonable doubt. It also pointed to the lack of urgency, as the contempt application was brought nearly three years after the original order.
The case is a reminder: without strong evidence and timely action, enforcement efforts can fail.

In SIU v Bendalo Holdings, the Tribunal confirmed the SIU’s mandate to investigate Covid-19 procurement, but dismissed the case for non-joinder of the National Treasury.

The Special Tribunal has reviewed and overturned two tenders awarded to Kroucamp Plumbers for emergency sewerage work. The contracts—worth over R67 million—were tainted by corruption, including undisclosed relationships, fake B-BBEE certificates, and irregular payments to officials.

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.

On 15 May 2025, the Special Tribunal heard a pivotal case questioning its authority to freeze and forfeit assets linked to corruption at the National Lotteries Commission.

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.

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