Special Investigating Unit (SIU) – South Africa

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is an independent statutory body that was established in terms of the Special Investigating Units and Special Tribunals Act, Act No. 74 of 1996 (SIU Act).

In simple terms, the SIU is the independent public integrity and anti-corruption authority for a corruption-free South Africa.

The Special Investigating Unit is an entity of the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DoJ&CD) under the National Government of South Africa.

The primary mandate of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is to investigate serious allegations of corruption, malpractice and maladministration in the administration of State institutions, State assets and public money as well as any conduct which may seriously harm the interests of the public, and to recover any financial losses suffered by State institutions through civil ligation.

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is empowered to take civil action to correct any wrongdoing it uncovers in its investigations.

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) investigations are dictated by the issuing of a Presidential Proclamation, and then to institute civil litigation proceedings either in a Special Tribunal or a High Court for the prevention or recovery of financial losses suffered by the State. Once the investigation is completed, a final report is submitted to the President with an overview of the investigation and its findings, as well as the various recommendations made and their outcomes.

The Special Investigating Unit receives allegations either through its whistle-blower hotline, which is managed by an independent service provider; directly from state institutions themselves; or alternatively through direct approaches from whistle-blowers, be it through walk-ins, telephone calls or emails.

The SIU has powers to subpoena witnesses, bank statements and cellphone records, search, seize evidence and interrogate witnesses under oath and to litigate on behalf of the State.

In line with SIU Act, the SIU refers evidence pointing to criminal conduct uncovered during its investigations to the attention of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) for prosecution.

Expertise

  • Civil Litigation
  • Cyber Forensic
  • Forensic Accounting
  • Forensic Data Analytics
  • Forensic Investigation
  • Legals

Vision

The vision of the Special Investigating Unit is to be State’s preferred and trusted anti-corruption, forensic investigation and litigation agency.

Mission

The mission of the Special Investigating Unit is to provide forensic investigation and civil litigation services to Combat corruption, serious malpractices and maladministration to protect the interest of the State and the public.

Values

  • Integrity
  • Co-operation
  • Teamwork
  • Professionalism
  • Efficiency
  • Independence
  • Drive
  • Passion

Overseeing Department/Entity

Office Bearers/Management

Chief Executive Officer

  • Adv Andy JL Mothibi (Head of Unit)

Chief Financial Officer

  • Mr Andre Gernandt

Chief Information Officer

  • Ms Tumelo Zwane

Senior Management

  • Ms Thenjiwe Dlamini (Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer)
  • Ms Ntsobe Milicent Fatlane (Chief Governance Officer)
  • Mr Kaizer Kganyago (Chief Stakeholder Relations and Communications Officer)
  • Mr Leonard Lekgetho (Chief Operations Officer)
  • Ms Boaratwa Leshope (Chief Audit Executive)
  • Mr Pranesh Maharaj (Chief Programme Portfolio Officer)
  • Ms Neptune Masombuka (Chief Human Capital Officer)
  • Mr Thulani Mkhungo (Chief Risk Officer)
  • Adv Ntuthuzelo John Vanara (Chief Legal Counsel)
  • Ms Zodwa Xesibe (Chief National Investigations Officer)

Regional Executive Managers

Contact Details

The contact details of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) are listed in the table below.

Physical Address:Rentmeester Building, 2nd Floor, 74 Watermeyer Street, Meyerspark, Pretoria, 0183
Postal Address:Private Bag X844, Silverton, 0127
Telephone:012 843 0000
Email:info@siu.org.za
Website:www.siu.org.za