South AfricaSpecial Investigating Unit is the #60,004 most-subscribed YouTube channel worldwide and #161 in South Africa, with 3K subscribers and 111K total views across 51 videos.
Biography
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is an independent agency of the South African government which investigates corruption and maladministration in state institutions. It was first established in July 1997 by President Nelson Mandela, although it has not operated continuously since then. As of 2022, the SIU was headed by Advocate Andy Mothibi and had its headquarters in Meyer's Park, Pretoria.
Channel description
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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SIU TO PROVIDE UPDATE ON FREE STATE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT BURSARY SCHEME.
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SIU WELCOMES FREEZING OF PROPERTY AND FARM LINKED TO UNLAWFUL R532 MILLION FREE STATE EMS CONTRACTS
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KZN Department of Transport R84 Million Investigation - South Africa/Mozambique Border Wall
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SIU Freezes R76.5 Million in 17 Properties and 7 Luxury cars in ESKOM Investigation
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G20 South Africa - Anti Corruption Working Group Ministerial Meeting October 2025
Frequently asked
- How many subscribers does Special Investigating Unit have?
- 3K subscribers — #60,004 worldwide, #161 in South Africa.
- When did Special Investigating Unit start on YouTube?
- The channel was created in Mar 2021.