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24 May 2013
                       
 
 
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03 Apr 2013
 
 
CFCR: Statement by the Centre for Constitutional Rights, assert that South Africa's financial results reflects overall state of accountability and governance (03/04/2013)
STATEMENT
The Constitution enshrines a system of democratic governance that must result in accountability, responsiveness and openness. As such, the government, its officials and its institutions must be...
 
 
03 Mar 2013
 
DA: Statement by Debbie Schafer, DA Shadow Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, on President Zuma's failure to announce appointment of a new Special Investigating Unit head (03/03/2013)
STATEMENT
On Thursday 28 February 2013, the President missed another deadline when he failed to announce the appointment of a permanent Special Investigating Unit (SIU) head. This after Justice Minister Jeff...
 
 
12 Feb 2013
 
DA: Statement by Debbie Schafer, DA Shadow Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, assertst that Zuma must use SONA to appoint Special Investigating Unit head (12/02/2013)
STATEMENT
A big question for Thursday’s State of the Nation Address is whether President Zuma will use the opportunity to end over a year of uncertainty and mismanagement in the Special Investigating Unit...
 
 
13 Dec 2012
 
DA: Statement by Debbie Schafer, DA Shadow Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, refers Special Investigating Unit to Public Protector (13/12/2012)
STATEMENT
Tomorrow it is exactly one year since Adv. Willem Heath resigned as head of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) after his controversial appointment, and that this Unit, which is so vital in the...
 
 
17 Oct 2012
 
DA: Statement by Debbie Schafer Democratic Alliance Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, asserts that Zuma's stalling on SIU is undermining the fight against corruption (17/10/2012)
STATEMENT
The DA's concerns regarding the SIU were further confirmed yesterday when the Auditor-General informed the Justice Portfolio Committee that the performance of the Unit has deteriorated during the...
 
 
17 Sep 2012
 
DA: Statement by Debbie Schafer, Democratic Alliance Shadow Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, demanding that Acting SIU Head answer to Parliament for absurd decision (16/09/2012)
STATEMENT
The Acting Head of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), Adv. Nomvula Mokhatla, continues to attempt to defend the reinstatement of Miseria Nyathi as SIU Head of Business Support. The DA welcomes...
 
 
04 Sep 2012
 
SACCI: Statement by Neren Rau, South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry CEO, comments on corruption and white collar crime event (04/09/2012)
STATEMENT
At a seminar on white collar crime and corruption hosted today by the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) and Nortons Inc. the need for all social partners to cooperate in...
 
 
‘Dramatic’ increase in white-collar crime in SA
FRAUD & CORRUPTION
White-collar crime was on the rise in South Africa, with a “dramatic increase” seen in the number of cases in recent years, law firm Nortons Inc director John Oxenham said on Tuesday. Speaking...
 
 
28 Aug 2012
 
DA: Statement by Debbie Schafer, Democratic Alliance Shadow Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, on NEHAWU involvement in Special Investigating Unit (28/08/2012)
STATEMENT
In the wake of the ongoing chaos at the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), the National Education, Health and Allied Workers Union (NEHAWU) yesterday issued a vitriolic press statement defending the...
 
 
23 Aug 2012
 
DA: Statement by Debbie Schafer, Democratic Alliance Shadow Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, demanding that new SIU head be appointed urgently (23/08/2012)
STATEMENT
The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes the Justice Minister's assurance yesterday that a new head of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) will be appointed "imminently". We trust that this will be...
 
 
28 Jun 2012
 
 
 
In South Africa the Rule of Law Does not Apply to the Political Elite
INSTITUTE FOR SECURITY STUDIES
There is little disagreement that corruption is a serious problem facing South Africa. Unfortunately, various indicators suggest that the problem is getting worse. The annual Transparency...
 
 
21 Jun 2012
 
DA: Statement by Debbie Schafer, Shadow Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, on Special Investigating Unit possibly ending up as Scorpions (21/06/2012)
STATEMENTS
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has learnt that the acting head of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) Adv Mokhatla, has abandoned disciplinary proceedings against the head of the Unit in the Western...
 
 
30 May 2012
 
COPE: Lekota: Address by Congress of the People Leader, on the party's budget vote (30/05/2012)
Topics
Speaker, under Section 83 of our Constitution the President is obliged to “uphold, defend and respect the Constitution;” and to promote “the unity of the nation” and “advance the...
 
 
23 Apr 2012
 
Why Business Should Care About the SAPS Amendment Bill
INSTITUTE FOR SECURITY STUDIES
On Monday 23 April, South Africa’s Parliament will begin the process of developing a new law that has the potential to enhance SA’s ability to counter corruption. From next week, the portfolio...
 
 
20 Apr 2012
 
DA: Statement by Debbie Schafer, Democratic Alliance shadow minister of justice and constitutional development, on the removal of Willie Hofmeyr as SIU head (20/04/2012)
Statements

At the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) briefing to the justice portfolio committee today, acting SIU head Adv Nomvula Mokhatla confirmed that she is serving as acting head of the SIU whilst...

 
 
 
                       
 
 
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