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Oct 18, 2022 12 tweets 6 min read Read on X
The SIU has presented our 20th annual report to Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Justice.
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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 Image
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. Image
To ensure that the SIU's work is more impactful, we forged strategic partnerships with both local and international entities. #SIUWorkingForYou Image
This financial year saw the SIU meet 100% of its planned targets. #SIUWorkingForYou Image
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 Image
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. Image
The SIU recovered money for SOEs and was able to also save SOEs money from irregular contracts that have been set aside.#SIUWorkingForYou Image
The SIU was able to submit 19 reports to the President. Our target was 18 reports.#SIUWorkingForYou Image
The SIU has seen an increase in the number of signed Proclamations. In the 2021/2022 financial year, 15 Proclamations were issued. #SIUWorkingForYou Image
In the 2021/2022 financial year, the SIU chaired three structures as part of implementing the National Anti-Corruption Strategy. #SIUWorkingForYou Image
Finally, as we look into the future, the SIU will continue with its vision and strengthen corruption early detection and prevention methods. #SIUWorkingForYou Image

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Transient (@follow_transnet) and the SIU also seek to recover the amounts that were unduly paid by Transnet to Nedbank under the transactions.Image
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AFU and SIU granted order to preserve assets linked to corruption at the National Lotteries Commission.

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The Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) of the NPA and the SIU have obtained a preservation order from the High Court of South Africa: Gauteng Division, Pretoria, to preserve properties and luxury vehicles linked to the siphoning of millions of Rand from the National Lotteries Commission
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Minister @RonaldLamola to sign cybercrime cooperation protocol with France to increase SIU Capacity. You can watch the briefing here: youtube.com/live/2P928sglY…
Minister of @DIRCO_ZA Minister Naledi Pandor takes to the podium.

“This partnership will ensure improved capacity and skills of the SIU with leading the fight against corruption.”

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