President Cyril Ramaphosa expands SIU Investigation into KZN Department of Transport

President Ramaphosa amends proclamation to expand SIU Investigation into KZN Department of Transport

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed Proclamation 351 of 2026, amending Proclamation 156 of 2024, which mandated the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate allegations of corruption, maladministration and related improper conduct at the KwaZulu -Natal Department of Transport.

Proclamation 156 of 2024 authorised the SIU to investigate the procurement of, or contracting for, goods, works or services by or on behalf of the department relating to the construction of:

• Mngwenya River Bridge on D385, under tender number ZNT3748/15T;

• Umlalazi River Bridge Number 3782 on D1551, under tender number ZNT3617/15T;

• Mhlathuze Bridge Number 3837 on D2238, under tender number ZNT3901/16T; and

• Phethu River Bridge Number 3526, under tender number ZNT3506/16T.

The investigation includes payments made in relation to these contracts where the procurement or contracting processes were not fair, competitive, transparent, equitable or cost -effective; contravened applicable legislation, Treasury prescripts or departme ntal policies and procedures; or resulted in unauthorised, irregular or fruitless and wasteful expenditure.

The Proclamation covers allegations of unlawful or improper conduct that occurred between 1 June 2016 and 23 February 2024, as well as conduct occurring after the Proclamation that is relevant to, connected with or incidental to the matters under investigation, or that involves the same persons, entities or contracts.

Expanded scope of investigation
The amendment, published in the Government Gazette on 25 September 2026, expands the investigation to include:
Protecting the public interest and assets through prevention measures and systemic investigations to eradicate fraud, maladministration, and corruption.

• The upgrade of Main Road P361 from Km 0+000 to Km 2+200, District Road D871 from Km 0+000 to Km 10+732 and District Road D1290 from Km 0+000 to Km 4+814 in the Uthukela District, under Contract Number ZNB01067/00000/00/HOD/INF/21/T;

• The provision of subsidised public transport passenger services under Tender ZNB 2278/24T;

• Variation orders relating to contracts ZNQ 4197 and ZNQ 4198; and

• The extension of Contract ZNB 136/17T.

The amendment also extends the period covered by the investigation to the date of publication of the amendment. In terms of the Special Investigating Units and Special Tribunals Act, 1996 ( SIU Act), the SIU is empowered to investigate allegations of serious maladministration and corruption, institute civil proceedings in the Special Tribunal and recover financial losses suffered by the State. Where wrongdoing is identified, the SIU may also institute civil proceedings in the High Court or Special Tribunal to address losses suffered by the State or to set aside contracts or decisions resulting from corruption, fraud or maladministration.

Enquiries:
Selby Makgotho
Spokesperson: Special Investigating Unit
Cell: 083 718 6128
SIUMedia@siu.org.za

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