Special Investigating Unit

What Special Investigating Unit makes

Topics corruption, fraud, investigations, government, public-service

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is an independent statutory body that is accountable to Parliament and the President. The primary mandate is to recover and prevent financial losses suffered by State institutions and State Owned Entities caused by acts of corruption, fraud and maladministration. The SIU also assists departments with systemic improvements that improve service delivery. The SIU was established by the President in terms of the Special Investigating Units and Special Tribunal Act, Act No 74 of 1996. The SIU receives its budget through the Department of Justice and Correctional Services. The SIU has powers to subpoena, search, seize evidence and interrogate witnesses under oath. The SIU can take civil action to correct any wrongdoing it uncovers in its investigations. Where criminal conduct is uncovered during investigations, the SIU will bring the matter to the attention of its partners Hawks in the South African Police Service and National Prosecuting Authority.

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