Special Investigating Unit | Sanlam Centre 25 Samora Machel St, Mbombela 1200, Mpumalanga

The SIU is a public entity with powers of investigation and litigation. Following the issuing of a presidential proclamation by the President, the SIU has powers to subpoena, search, seize and interrogate witnesses under oath. The SIU can take civil action to correct any wrongdoing it uncovers in its investigations. For example, the SIU can obtain a court order to compel a person to pay back the wrongful benefit received and thus recover the money for the state. The SIU also works with the department concerned to cancel contracts when proper procedures were not followed.The SIU was established by the President in terms of the Special Investigating Units and Special Tribunal Act, Act No 74 of 1996 (SIU Act). Its primary mandate is to recover and prevent financial losses to the state caused