SIU to probe maladministration at Home Affairs over past 20 years
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) will investigate maladministration at the Department of Home Affairs.
The probe will look into the issuance of permanent residence permits, corporate visas, business visas, critical/exceptional skills work visas, study visas, retired persons’ visas, work visas, and citizenship by naturalisation.
The proclamation, authorised by President Cyril Ramaphosa, empowers the SIU to investigate any irregular, unlawful or improper conduct by the department’s officials or employees.
The Proclamation covers allegations of unlawful and improper conduct that took place from 2004 to 2024.
Spokesperson Kaiser Kganyago says the SIU will also investigate improper or unlawful conduct in relation to the installation of T200 firewalls.
"The SIU will refer any evidence pointing to criminal conduct it uncovers during its investigations to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) for further action.
"The SIU is empowered by the SIU Act to institute a civil action in the High Court or a Special Tribunal in its name to correct any wrongdoing uncovered during its investigation caused by acts of corruption, fraud, or maladministration."
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