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In SIU v Zakheni Strategic Supplies, the Tribunal ruled that proving civil contempt requires more than non-compliance — wilfulness & mala fides must be shown beyond reasonable doubt. Here, they weren’t.
Case summary: ow.ly/zLXi50WLh0k#ContemptOfCourt#Accountability
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As a project of UCT’s Democratic Governance and Rights Unit, The Progress Report monitors high-profile corruption cases, breaks down complex legal developments, and advocates for crucial reforms. We’re dedicated to…
Corruption thrives in the shadows—we shine a light on justice.
The Progress Report provides clear, factual updates on how South Africa's Special Tribunal and Specialised Commercial Crimes Courts (SCCCs) are fighting corruption. Through case monitoring, advocacy for reform, and…
The Special Tribunal has dismissed the SIU’s contempt of court case against Zakheni Strategic Supplies, finding no proof beyond reasonable doubt of wilfulness & mala fides — and noting a 3-year delay in bringing the application.
Full case: ow.ly/fIfx50WLh0f#SpecialTribunal…
The Zondo Commission may not have had the power to prosecute, but it changed the conversation on state capture in South Africa. With over 1.7 million pages of evidence and 300+ witness testimonies, it laid the groundwork for accountability. We unpack what it achieved—and what…
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We track corruption cases, break down legal jargon, and advocate for stronger anti-corruption institutions.
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The Kroucamp judgment shows:
✅ The Tribunal can pierce the corporate veil
✅ Corrupt tenders can be reversed
✅ Directors will be held liable
A step forward in protecting public funds.
Learn more: ow.ly/bAoT50WxcC3#ProgressReportSA#Accountability#SouthAfrica
The Special Tribunal found:
⚠️ Undisclosed relationships
⚠️ Fake B-BBEE certs
⚠️ Irregular payments to officials
This is how corruption hides in plain sight. But not this time.
Read the full breakdown: ow.ly/ZJix50WxcxL#SouthAfrica#ProgressReportSA#SIU
[NEWS]: "Corruption fight put at “risk” by moving Special Tribunal. Move from Joburg to Pretoria “worrying” and a “blow to its effectiveness”" ow.ly/wtxL50WzQZn
“Government has achieved remarkable success in recovering stolen public funds, with total recoveries now reaching nearly R11 billion, a substantial increase from the R2.9 billion reported in October 2022.”
Download the Progress Report on the Implementation of Actions arising…
[NEWS]: "President Cyril Ramaphosa has amended Proclamation 30 of 2019, to authorise the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate contracts awarded to Tokiso Security Services CC, which provided security services to the North West Development Corporation (NWDC) and other…
Big win for accountability: The Special Tribunal has set aside R67 million in unlawful tenders and held the director of Kroucamp Plumbers personally liable. Corruption in public procurement won't go unchecked. ow.ly/KKku50Wxcsl#ProgressReportSA#SouthAfrica#AntiCorruption
[NEWS]: "SIU investigation into lottery corruption hamstrung by red tape. Application made 15 months ago for permission to investigate dodgy procurement deals" groundup.org.za/article/siu-in…
[NEWS]: "Health PPE contracts worth R9.1m declared unlawful – SIU"
These were for supply and delivery of 3,000 infrared non-contact digital body temperature devices
Special Investigation Unit on Health PPE contracts worth R9.1 million declared unlawful and invalid:…
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