The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is cracking down on corruption in South Africa’s water sector, with investigations and legal action resulting in recovery of funds and compensation claims. The Department of Water and Sanitation is working closely with the SIU to prevent future fraud and corruption, leading to a decrease in irregular expenditure and amendments to the Water Services Act. The SIU’s efforts have exposed malpractices and encouraged transparency, resulting in concrete results such as the recovery of R997 million and a decrease in new irregular expenditure under the guidance of Minister Mchunu.
