South Africa: Special Investigations Unit saves SA government a projected R3bn

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has prevented government from losing an estimated R3.527 billion through corruption. The unit also recovered R12 million government could have lost in this regard, this financial year, unit head Willie Hofmeyr said. Addressing the Pretoria Press Club this morning, Mr Hofmeyr said through their investigations, they were able to ensure 45 civil proceedings, 165 criminal proceedings and 207 disciplinary proceedings. "We aim to work more with government departments to assist them to fight corruption more effectively," he said.