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Oct 18, 2022, 12 tweets

The SIU has presented our 20th annual report to Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Justice.
#SIUWorkingForYou

Some of the key takeaways from the annual report includes the SIU meeting 100% of its targets, the PPE investigation and the SIU getting it's 6th consecutive clean audit.#SIUWorkingForYou

In the 2021/2022 financial year, the SIU has increased
footprint in SA by ensuring that every province has an office. During this financial year, the SIU open its office in the Northern Cape. While also increasing our access to the public through a targeted media strategy.

To ensure that the SIU's work is more impactful, we forged strategic partnerships with both local and international entities. #SIUWorkingForYou

This financial year saw the SIU meet 100% of its planned targets. #SIUWorkingForYou

As we recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, our PPE Investigations unveiled a lot of corruption that happened under emergency procurement processes in multiple departments in the country. The SIU investigated 5345 contracts related to PPE tenders. #SIUWorkingForYou

During the 2021/2022 financial year, the SIU recover R436 million worth of cash and/or assets, and through our intervention the State saved R6.263 billion. We have made 570 referrals to relevant prosecuting authority when we found evidence pointing to criminal activity.

The SIU recovered money for SOEs and was able to also save SOEs money from irregular contracts that have been set aside.#SIUWorkingForYou

The SIU was able to submit 19 reports to the President. Our target was 18 reports.#SIUWorkingForYou

The SIU has seen an increase in the number of signed Proclamations. In the 2021/2022 financial year, 15 Proclamations were issued. #SIUWorkingForYou

In the 2021/2022 financial year, the SIU chaired three structures as part of implementing the National Anti-Corruption Strategy. #SIUWorkingForYou

Finally, as we look into the future, the SIU will continue with its vision and strengthen corruption early detection and prevention methods. #SIUWorkingForYou

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